Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Louisville, Illinois
Honored By
Robert Medley Gatewood
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1942 AT SCOTT FIELD, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE CORPS OF MILITARY POLICE, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF HOSPITAL ORDERLY (657). ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED IN THE U.S. WITH COMPANY B, 772ND MILITARY POLICE BATTALION. EARNED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ON FEBRUARY 8, 1946 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, CAMP GRANT, ILLINOIS.