Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Liberal, Missouri
Honored By
Joplin Lodge #501, B.P.O.E.
SERGEANT. SERVED WITH COMPANY E, 14TH INFANTRY, 71ST DIVISION IN CENTRAL EUROPE AS A PART OF THE FORCES UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL PATTON. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR, 2 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL GERMANY AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.