Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Noble, Kentucky
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
SERVED AS A PRIVATE WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 177TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY A IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, INCLUDING NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1944. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE AND THE PURPLE HEART.