Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kilgore, Texas
Honored By
Linda G. Hamlett
Relationship
Niece
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. WITH THE 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION, THE MILITARY POLICE; WOUNDED IN ACTION. BATTLES IN ROME-ARNO, SOUTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE AND NAPLES-FOGGIA. RECEIVED THE CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART.