Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Frostproof, Florida
Honored By
Daughter
PRISONER OF WAR, CAPTURED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. SERVED IN 106TH DIVISION, 423RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY 'E'. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATRE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH ARDENNES-ALSACE AND RHINELAND SERVICE STARS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE SERVICE MEDAL, AND PRISONER OF WAR MEDAL.