Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mamon, Louisiana
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY A IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER INCLUDING NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON OCTOBER 16, 1944. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN'S BADGE AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.