Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Delta County, Texas
Honored By
Joe W. Fields
BEFORE ENTERING THE UNITED STATES ARMY HE HAD A JOB LAYING HARDWOOD FLOORS IN ARMY BASES IN TEXAS, NEW MEXICO AND ARIZONA. HE WORKED AT LOS ALAMOS, A TOP SECRET MILITARY BASE. AFTER BOOT CAMP HE SERVED WITH THE 316TH COMBAT ENGINEERS OF THE 91ST DIVISION IN ITALY.