Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Ludlow, Kentucky
Honored By
Richard N. Webb
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH 8TH MARINES, 2ND DIVISION, COMPANY B, IN TARAWA; RED BEACH #3. WOUNDED IN ACTION AND PRESUMED DEAD. WAITED FOR 3 DAYS. WHEN SOLDIERS CAME TO COLLECT THE DEAD, SOMEONE REALIZED HE WAS STILL ALIVE.