Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Texas
Honored By
Gary Ray
Relationship
Son
ASSIGNED TO THE 158TH REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM. HE SAW ACTION IN SOUTHERN LUZON, MARCH 1945. WAS WOUNDED AND AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. AFTER RECOVERING FROM HIS WOUNDS, HE RETURNED TO HIS UNIT TO BEGIN PREPARING FOR THE INVASION OF JAPAN.