Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lobelia, West Virginia
Honored By
Linda C. Hill
Relationship
Daughter-in-law
PARTICIPATED IN THE CAMPAIGNS OF NEW GUINEA, LUZON. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, FILIPINO LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON AND AMERICAN THEATRE RIBBON. ENLISTED OCTOBER 5, 1942. DISCHARGED MARCH 11, 1946. HE SERVED WITH THE 161ST ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY GUN BATTALION .