Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mobile, Alabama
Honored By
Coy Coleman
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN SERVICE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN SERVICE RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, BRONZE ARROWHEAD, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE WITH BAYONET AND RIFLE BARS. KILLED IN ACTION APRIL 9, 1945.