Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Kingston, Arkansas
Honored By
VFW Post 11242
HE WAS A NAVAL AVIATOR IN THE VF-74 SQUADRON, FLYING OFF THE USS KASAN BAY PROVIDING AIR SUPPORT FOR THE NORMANDY INVASION. HE WAS AWARDED THE FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR AND THE NAVY CROSS.