Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Coffeyville, Kansas
Honored By
Vernon 'Jack' O. Boggs
Relationship
Cousin
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS AS A MECHANIC WITH THE 342ND FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION. HE WAS IN GERMANY MAY 8, 1945 WHEN V E DAY (VICTORY IN EUROPE)WAS DECLARED. LATER SHIPPED BACK TO THE UNITED STATES AND HONORABLE DISCHARGED FROM THE SERVICE.