Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Holley, Florida
Honored By
Daughter-in-Law and Family
AT AGE 27, HE WENT INTO THE MILITARY SERVICE AND COMPLETED HIS BASIC TRAINING AT CAMP BLANDING, 1942. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 124TH INFANTRY, 31ST INFANTRY DIVISION COMPANY L. HE WAS IN THE ANZIO BEACHHEAD BATTLE. HE WAS A PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT.