Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Honored By
Robin Kelly
Relationship
Cousin
WAIST GUNNER FOR U.S. ARMY 8TH AIR FORCE. SHOT DOWN ON 25TH MISSION OVER MERSBURG, GERMANY. PRISONER OF WAR AT STALAG LUFT IV FROM DECEMBER 1944 TO FEBRUARY 1945. GERMANS FORCE MARCHED THE CAMP OUT IN ONE OF THE COLDEST WINTERS ON RECORD. FINALLY LIBERATED BY THE BRITISH ON MAY 2, 1945.