Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Arcadia, Louisiana
Honored By
Mack Easley
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE COAST ARTILLERY IN PANAMA PROTECTING THE PANAMA CANAL FROM 1942-1945. IT WAS FEARED THAT THE JAPANESE WOULD TRY TO TAKE OR DESTROY THE CANAL TO PREVENT THE SHIPMENT OF TROOPS AND EQUIPMENT TO THE PACIFIC.