Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
San Marcos, Texas
Honored By
Terry L. Cochran
Relationship
Nephew
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. ENLISTED IN 1943 IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS, AS INFANTRY COMBAT RIFLEMAN. SERVED WITH THE 4TH MARINES. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC BATTLES OF SAIPAN AND IWO JIMA. WOUNDED IN ACTION AND RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART.