Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Greeneville, Tennessee
Honored By
Bill Jones
RECEIVED SILVER STAR FOR ACTION ON ANGAUR ISLAND IN THE PALAU CHAIN IN 1944. SERVED AS SERGEANT IN 'F' COMPANY, 322ND REGIMENT, 81ST INFANTRY DIVISION. MEDAL AWARDED FOR LEADING SUCCESSFUL ASSAULT ON ENEMY MACHINE GUN WHILE UNDER ENEMY FIRE.