Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Roanoke, Virginia
Honored By
American Legion
SERVED AS A HEAVY MACHINE-GUNNER IN THE 351ST INFANTRY REGIMENT OF THE 88TH DIVISION, THE 'BLUE DEVILS,' IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY. HE AND HIS REGIMENT RECEIVED A RING FROM THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT IN APPRECIATION FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE LIBERATION OF ROME IN THE BATTLE OF MONTE CASSINO. HE WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR FOR SERVICE IN NORTH AFRICA.