Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Atlanta, Georgia
Honored By
Alan L. Adams
Relationship
Son
MACHINE GUNNER IN COMPANY H, 143RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION. LANDED AT SALERNO, ITALY UNDER FIRE IN SEPTEMBER 1943. WOUNDED IN ACTION AT BATTLE OF SAN PIETRO IN IN DECEMBER 1943 AND SENT HOME DUE TO WOUNDS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.