Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Harlem, New York
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN THE 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION. EARNED THE BRONZE STAR AND TWO PURPLE HEARTS. ON D-DAY, HE WAS IN ONE OF THE FIRST UNITS OF SOLDIERS TO STORM UTAH BEACH. HE WAS WOUNDED TWICE ON THE BATTLEFIELD IN FRANCE.