Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Roanoke, Virginia
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WITH THE 103RD INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS CAPTURED IN FRANCE ON NOVEMBER 29, 1944 AT THE AGE OF 19. HE WAS LIBERATED ON MAY 1, 1945 AFTER SPENDING SIX MONTHS BETWEEN RAIL ROAD CARS AND STALAG VII. RECIPIENT OF THE PURPLE HEART AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.