Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Higginsville, Missouri
Honored By
Travis Olin Pryor
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN 19TH INFANTRY IN GUAM AND IN LIBERATION OF LEYTE, PHILIPPINES. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON LEYTE. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR FOR SERVICE ON LEYTE, WHICH INCLUDED CARRYING OUT WOUNDED SOLDIERS DESPITE HIS OWN GUNSHOT AND BAYONET WOUNDS.