Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Americus, Georgia
Honored By
Elisha J. Irvin
Relationship
Grandson
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS IN THE 37TH SQUADRON, 316TH CARRIER GROUP; EXECUTIVE OFFICER. ENLISTED 1942. DISCHARGED 1947. CONTINUED SERVICE AFTERWARDS. PARTICIPATED IN PARATROOPER DROP DURING D-DAY.