Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lexington, North Carolina
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED WITH THE 17TH ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, 12TH ARMORED DIVISION IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. WOUNDED IN ACTION AND AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS AND AWARDED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.