Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
North Chattanooga, Tennessee
Honored By
Wynnelle Durham
Relationship
Niece
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 10TH ARMORED DIVISION, 61ST ARMORED INFANTRY BATTALION, A COMPANY. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION IN BERDORF, LUXEMBOURG ON DECEMBER 20, 1944. HE WAS AWARDED: BRONZE STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART MEDAL, ARMY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH BRONZE STAR ATTACHMENT, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, WWII HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.