Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Gibsonville, North Carolina
Honored By
William C. Gerringer
Relationship
Son
TRAINED AT CAMP FANNIN, TEXAS BEFORE BEING SHIPPED OVERSEAS. HE SERVED IN CO A 8TH INFANTRY AS A MAIL CLERK. HE WAS IN THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY. HE WAS SERIOUSLY WOUNDED IN ACTION AT THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER IN FRANCE. HE SAW SERVICE IN ENGLAND, IRELAND AND FRANCE.