Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Franklin County, North Carolina
Honored By
Barbara Ellen Poythress Neal
Relationship
Cousin
MASTER CHIEF HOSPITAL CORPSMAN. SERVICE DURING WWII INCLUDED BEING IN E COMPANY OF THE FIRST MEDICAL BATTALION, FIRST MARINE DIVISION, WHEN INVADED GUADALCANAL ON AUGUST 7, 1942 AND STAYED THERE UNTIL DECEMBER 4.