Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Manchester, Kentucky
Honored By
Bill D. Hensley
SERVED IN FLORIDA, SCOTLAND, FRANCE, NORMANDY BEACH, ENGLAND, CAMP PIPERS WOODS, ST. LO. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE STAR, EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. DISCHARGED FEBRUARY 12, 1945 WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. ENLISTED ON NOVEMBER 10, 1942. HE WAS SHOT IN THE LEFT HAND AND ON THE LEFT SIDE; REMAINED IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 9 MONTHS.