Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Dry Branch, West Virginia
Honored By
Randy Davis
Relationship
Son
INDUCTED AUGUST 6, 1943. PRIVATE 1ST CLASS, RIFLEMAN, COMPANY G, 314TH INFANTRY. SERVED IN THE NORMANDY CAMPAIGN. WOUNDED IN ACTION JULY 8, 1944 IN FRANCE. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATRE RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE BATTLE STAR, AMERICAN THEATRE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED APRIL 18, 1946.