Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Elon College, North Carolina
Honored By
Daughters & Son
Relationship
SERVED IN THE 3RD ARMORED DIVISION, 1ST ARMY, 36TH ARMORED INFANTRY DIVISION IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE FROM JANUARY, 1943 TO DECEMBER, 1945. WAS WOUNDED IN GERMANY ON APRIL 13, 1945. WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, VICTORY MEDAL AND EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH FIVE BRONZE SERVICE STARS.