Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hessmer, Louisiana
Honored By
G. Holcomb
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS AS AN ARTILLERY OFFICER WITH THE 3RD BATTALION, 147TH INFANTRY, 37TH DIVISION, CHARLIE COMPANY ON NEW GEORGIA, GUADALCANAL, BOUGAINVILLE AND LUZON. AWARDED THE SILVER AND BRONZE STARS.