Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Buffalo, Oklahoma
Honored By
Delbert L. Crouch
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER. WAS ON THE FIRST SHIP THAT SAILED INTO TOKYO BAY AFTER THE FORMAL SURRENDER ON SEPTEMBER 2, 1945. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH 'JAPAN' CLASP. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.