Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bowen, Kentucky
Honored By
Wayne King
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED WITH COMPANY E, 182ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, AMERICAL DIVISION IN THE NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND THE SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE LIBERATION CAMPAIGNS. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH TWO BRONZE CAMPAIGN STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION-JAPAN MEDAL. TERM OF SERVICE FROM 31 AUGUST 1943 TO 5 FEBRUARY 1946.