Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Warrenton, Virginia
Honored By
A Grateful American
HE SERVED IN EUROPE WITH 9TH ARMORED DIVISION OF THE 3RD ARMY. HE EARNED A BRONZE STAR FOR HOLDING HIS UNIT'S POSITION UNDER ENEMY FIRE AND HELPING TO RELIEVE BASTOGNE, BELGIUM DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE LATER RECEIVED AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER FOR HIE LEADERSHIP IN THE FIGHTING THROUGH GERMANY.