Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Vinita, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SHIPPED OVERSEAS FROM BOSTON ON FEBRUARY 19, 1945 AND LANDED IN FRANCE ON MARCH 1, 1945. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER WITH THE 342ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 86TH INFANTRY (BLACK HAWK) DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGN. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS.