Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Blaney, South Carolina
Honored By
Nelson McLeod
Relationship
Cousin
ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY IN THE ARMY ON 11 JANUARY 1941. OVERSEAS SERVICE IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS FROM 4 MARCH 1942 UNTIL 6 NOVEMBER 1944. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AND THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL (NEW GUINEA). HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS FROM COMPANY C, 1560TH SERVICE COMMAND UNIT ON 28 JULY 1945.