Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Honored By
Family
HONORABLY SERVED AS A MEDIC IN THE 504TH INFANTRY BATTALION, 82ND DIVISION, AIRBORNE DIVISION IN SICILY, ITALY AND HOLLAND WHERE HE SAVED A FELLOW SOLDIER FROM A BURNING AIRPLANE AND RECEIVED SEVERE BURNS HIMSELF AND BECAME A POW IN GERMANY.