Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Honored By
John C. Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER, WITH 1ST MARINE DIVISION. HE WAS WOUNDED IN NOVEMBER 1942 WHILE ENGAGED IN BATTLE AT GUADALCANAL, SOLOMON ISLANDS AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.