Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ava, Missouri
Honored By
Allan Nelson
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 492ND ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY, 11TH ARMORED DIVISION, 3RD ARMY AT THE BATTLE OF THE ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND IN CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATRE MEDAL, EUROPEAN THEATRE MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.