Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Quitman, Texas
Honored By
G. E. Holcomb
SERVED WITH THE 96TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. SAW COMBAT IN THE BATTLES OF LEYTE GULF AND OKINAWA. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HEROIC SERVICE UNDER FIRE AND THE PURPLE HEART FOR BATTLE WOUNDS.