Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
St. Joseph, Tennessee
Honored By
W. R. Belew, Jr. & Paul E. Riley
Relationship
Son & Friend
SERVED WITH THE U.S. NAVY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. HE WAS AN ELECTRICIAN'S MATE ON AMPHIBIOUS LANDING VESSEL LST 888. HE WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED DURING 4 INVASIONS. HE EARNED MANY MEDALS AND AWARDS, INCLUDING WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND A HONORABLE DISCHARGE.