Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Honored By
Charles M. Kays, Jr.
Relationship
Half Brother
HE WAS INDUCTED ON OCTOBER 9, 1943 AND SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS IN ITALY WITH THE 5TH ARMY. HE WAS AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE RIFLEMAN BADGE. HE WAS DISCHARGED ON APRIL 2, 1946.