Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bassett, Virginia
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
SERVED WITH THE ARMY CHAPLAIN CORPS. ASSIGNED TO THE 61ST MEDICAL BATTALION, 5TH ENGINEER SPECIAL BRIGADE. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. LANDED AT OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY, NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART WITH AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND FOUR CAMPAIGN STARS. SERVED FROM 1943 TO 1945.