Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wittensville, Kentucky
Honored By
Brenda Shields McLoud
Relationship
Niece
HE WAS INDUCTED IN NOVEMBER 1942 AND WENT OVERSEAS IN MAY 1944. HE FOUGHT ACROSS FRANCE AND GERMANY WITH PATTON'S 3RD ARMY. HE RECEIVED THE OAK LEAF CLUSTER, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED DECEMBER 13, 1944.