Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Readyville, Tennessee
Honored By
Walton R. Haddix
SERVED IN THE 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION, 7TH REGIMENT, 3RD BATTALION, K COMPANY. MADE THE ANZIO INVASION IN JANUARY 1944. FOUGHT IN MANY BATTLES UNTIL WOUNDED IN MAY 1944 ON THE PUSH TO ROME. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION AND A PURPLE HEART.