Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Charleston, Arkansas
Honored By
Mike, Denny, Lana & Janis
Relationship
Children
JOINED ARMY IN 1942. AFTER TRAINING, WAS SHIPPED TO ENGLAND AND ASSIGNED TO COMPANY C OF THE 143RD REGIMENT OF THE 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION. LANDED AT NORMANDY BEACH ON THE THIRD DAY AND SPENT THE REST OF THE DURATION OF THE WAR IN GERMANY, FRANCE AND AUSTRIA. WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR.