Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Macon, Mississippi
Honored By
James Benny Cooper
Relationship
Son
MEMBER OF THE 8TH AIR FORCE. SERVED AS A SERGEANT IN THE 84TH FIGHTER SQUADRON, 78TH FIGHTER GROUP IN ENGLAND. WHILE IN THE ARMY, HIS MAIN OCCUPATION WAS A CARPENTER. HE MAINTAINED UPKEEP OF BARRACKS AND BUILDINGS. REPAIRED DWELLINGS AND HELPED CONSTRUCT NEW BUILDINGS. WHEN THEY WERE NOT WORKING ON BUILDINGS THEY BUILT PACKING BOXES.