Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Tipton, Indiana
Honored By
Robert Medley Gatewood
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON AUGUST 4, 1941 AT KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN. SELECTED FOR THE TRANSPORTATION CORPS, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND QUALIFIED IN THE MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY OF LIGHT TRUCK DRIVER (345). ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED STATESIDE WITH THE 9202ND TECHNICAL SERVICE UNIT. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON DECEMBER 26, 1945 AT THE SEPARATION CENTER, FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MARYLAND. EARNED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH CLASP, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.