Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Joplin, Missouri
Honored By
Jack L. Pearson
SERVED 1943-1946 WITH THE 41ST DIVISION, 163RD REGIMENT, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, INTELLIGENCE AND RECONNAISSANCE PLATOON. ACTIVE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. SAW COMBAT IN NEW GUINEA. WOUNDED AT ADAK ISLAND. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. DISCHARGED FROM PERCY JONES GENERAL HOSPITAL IN BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN.