Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
McMechen, West Virginia
Honored By
Honor Flight Columbus
INFANTRYMAN IN 2ND DIVISION. LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY AND CROSSED RHINE NEAR REMAGEN. SERVED IN FIVE CAMPAIGNS INCLUDING BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, COMBAT BADGE, BRONZE STAR AND OTHER MEDALS. TIME OF SERVICE: 1943-1945. RANK: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS.