Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Franklin, Kentucky
Honored By
Steve Chappell
Relationship
Grandson
ASSIGNED TO COMPANY H, 506TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY OF THE 101ST AIRBORNE. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER. HE FOUGHT IN FOUR CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE, ARDENNES.