Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Salado, Texas
Honored By
Harlan M. Fuller
Mobilized on November 25, 1940. Trained in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, North Carolina and Massachusetts. April 1, 1943, overseas to North Africa. September 9, 1943, the invasion of Salerno, Italy. August 15, 1944, the invasion of Southern France. May 13, 1945, returned to the U.S. Discharged on June 26, 1945. Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Silver Star, Bronze Star, French Croix de Guerre, Combat Infantryman Badge and many other medals. Retired from the 49th Armored Division as Master Sergeant on June 30, 1964.