Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Paintsville, Kentucky
Honored By
Vicki Lindsey
Relationship
Daughter
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, SERVED IN THE 29TH INFANTRY, 110TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION, BATTERY B AND C. HE FIRED A 105 MM HOWITZER, GUN #2. HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY ON 10/20/1943 AND HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON 11/01/1945. SERVED IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. In 2012, HE received the French Legion of Honor Medal for his service in WWII.