Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Forest, Virginia
Honored By
McVMI 1943
ATTENDED THE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE FOR 6 MONTHS IN THE CLASS OF 1945 BEFORE GOING INTO THE U.S. ARMY. HE WAS A PRIVATE 1ST CLASS IN THE 333RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 84TH DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN GERMANY DECEMBER 5, 1944. HE WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR AND A PURPLE HEART. HE IS BURIED IN THE NETHERLANDS AMERICAN CEMETERY, MARGRATEN, NETHERLANDS.