Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Louisa, Kentucky
Honored By
James W. Caudill
Relationship
Son
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED IN COMPANY A, 87TH MOUNTAIN INFANTRY, 10TH DIVISION, 5TH ARMY. DIED BY ENEMY ARTILLERY SHRAPNEL ON MARCH 6, 1945 DURING THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED TWO BRONZE STARS, TWO PURPLE HEARTS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.