Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Grafton, West Virginia
Honored By
Charleen Evans Thomas
Relationship
Niece
SURVIVED BATTLE OF THE BULGE; MEMBER OF TANK DIVISION DURING THIS BATTLE. SURVIVORS OF HIS CRIPPLED TANK WERE OUT OF CONTACT WITH THEIR DIVISION FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. THEY THOUGHT THEY WOULD HAVE TO SURRENDER TO TROOPS AHEAD AND DELIGHTFULLY FOUND THAT THESE WERE U.S. SOLDIERS.