Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Zenith, Illinois
Honored By
Robert Medley Gatewood
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON JUNE 3, 1943 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF BASIC SOLDIER (521). ASSIGNED TO THE MEDICAL DETACHMENT, AMARILLO ARMY AIR FIELD, AMARILLO, TEXAS. DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON SEPTEMBER 28, 1943 AT SAME STATION. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS BRIEF SERVICE.