Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fort Worth, Texas
Honored By
Shanna Jackson
Relationship
Granddaughter
HE SERVED WITH THE 185TH SERVICE COMMAND UNIT AS A COOK WHILE STATIONED IN NAPLES-FOGGIA. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART ON SHIP ON THE RETURN TRIP TO THE U.S. HE ALSO RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR AFTER SHIP WAS BOMBED. ALSO RECEIVED EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BRONZE STAR, AN AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. ACHIEVED THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT.