Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wakita, Oklahoma
Honored By
American Legion
TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 63RD INFANTRY; RADIO OPERATOR (776). SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. RECEIVED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS AND 1 BRONZE ARROWHEAD, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR. SERVED FROM MARCH 3, 1941 TO NOVEMBER 18, 1945.