Hometown
Folsom, Louisiana
Honored By
Family
PROUDLY SERVED WITH THE CZECHOSLOVAKIA ARMY IN THE RECONNAISSANCE DIVISION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE U.S. ARMY AND BRITISH COMMAND. RISKED HIS LIFE ESCORTING DOWNED U.S. AND BRITISH PILOTS BACK TO SAFETY IN ITALY. PUBLIC LAW 94-491 EXTENDED HIS RIGHT TO U.S. CITIZENSHIP, BENEFITS AND RECOGNITION FOR HIS COURAGE AND EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE CAUSE.