Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Palestine, Texas
Honored By
Mitchell Wommack
ENTERED SERVICE AUGUST 28, 1944. SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN IN THE 70TH INFANTRY IN COMPANY C, 1ST BATTALION, 275TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE WAS ALSO IN THE 12TH ARMORED DIVISION. WENT TO FRANCE IN THE NORTHERN REGIONS. HE RECEIVED 2 BATTLE STARS, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND A BRONZE STAR. REMAINED IN THE RESERVES AND WENT BACK TO COLLEGE TO GET HIS DEGREE.