Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Columbia, South Carolina
Honored By
Nelson McLeod
Relationship
Cousin
ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMY 7 NOVEMBER 1941. OVERSEAS SERVICE IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS FROM 26 MAY 1942 UNTIL 21 JUNE 1945. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH SERVICE STAR FOR THE LUZON CAMPAIGN, AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS SERGEANT, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 637TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION ON 1 JULY 1945.