Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Chavies, Kentucky
Honored By
Marsha A. Rader
Relationship
Daughter
JOINED IN JANUARY 1942. TRAINED IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. SERVED IN COMPANY D 'WEAPONS COMPANY', 1ST BATTALION, 8TH REGIMENT, 2ND MARINE DIVISION. BATTLES OF GUADALCANAL AND TARAWA. IN COMPANY A, 1ST BATTALION, 8TH REGIMENT, 2ND DIVISION FOR BATTLES OF SAIPAN AND TINIAN. STATIONED AT NORFOLK NAVAL STATION.