Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Boynton, Oklahoma
Honored By
Larry Ford
Relationship
Son
ENLISTED IN THE ARMY IN DECEMBER OF 1941. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY C, 126TH INFANTRY, 32ND RED ARROW DIVISION. COMBAT ACTIVITIES BEGAN WITH THE NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGN FROM PORT MORESBY AND CULMINATED IN THE SOUTH PHILIPPINES CAMPAIGN IN LEYTE. AWARDS INCLUDE THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR, AND THE PURPLE HEART WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS.