Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Vienna, West Virginia
Honored By
Harl W. Baker
Relationship
Self
ENTERED SERVICE AS PRIVATE IN SEPTEMBER 1940. SERVED AS NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER TO TOP OF ENLISTED GRADE. RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION IN GERMANY AFTER THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. SERVED IN 5 DIVISIONS, PLUS SPECIAL FORCES (GREEN BERET).