World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Walterboro, South Carolina

Honored By

Douglas M. Mixson, Jr.

Relationship

Grandson

Activity During WWII

MEDICAL CORPSMAN; SERVED WITH THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION. HE WAS SHOT THROUGH THE NECK ON THE BATTLEFIELD AND SURVIVED. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS.