Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lawrenceville, Virginia
Honored By
Chris Clary
Relationship
Grandson
SERVED IN 29TH DIVISION, 116TH INFANTRY, COMPANY A. WAS IN D-DAY ATTACKING OMAHA BEACH WHEN HIS LANDING CRAFT SANK ON THE WAY IN. WOUNDED SEVERAL WEEKS LATER NEAR ST LO FRANCE AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.