Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Benton, Arkansas
Honored By
Arnold A. Wright
Relationship
Friend
DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY IN APRIL OF 1943 AND SENT TO FORT DIX, NEW JERSEY FOR BASIC TRAINING. LATER ASSIGNED TO 212TH ORDNANCE COMPANY AND SHIPPED OVERSEAS TO FRANCE. UNIT SUPPLIED GENERAL PATTON'S ARMY WITH NEW TANKS AND EQUIPMENT. HE WAS IN MUSENGLOBCA, GERMANY WHEN WAR ENDED.