Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Richmond, Virginia
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
SERVED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY A IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, INCLUDING RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON JANUARY 18, 1945. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE AND THE PURPLE HEART.