Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Tull, Arkansas
Honored By
Joe DuVall, Jr.
Relationship
Son
DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY ON DECEMBER 19, 1942 AND ASSIGNED TO COMPANY B, 54TH INFANTRY. COMPLETING HIS TRAINING IN THE STATES, SENT OVERSEAS ON MAY 8, 1943. WHILE IN NEW HEBRIDES, HE CAME DOWN WITH JUNGLE FEVER AND WAS SENT BACK TO THE STATES. HE WAS CONFINED TO FOSTER GENERAL HOSPITAL, JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI AND DISCHARGED MARCH 14, 1944.