Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mill Creek, Oklahoma
Honored By
Sallyann Garner
Relationship
Honorary Daughter-in-law
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER WITH THE 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 3RD ARMY. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HAD ALSO RECEIVED THE COEUR DE GUERRE FROM THE FRENCH GOVERNMENT. ENTERED IN 1943 AND RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE IN SEPTEMBER OF 1946 WITH THE RANK OF TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE.