Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Paris, Texas
Honored By
James L. Day
Relationship
Brother-in-Law
ENLISTED NOVEMBER 10, 1942 AND SERVED WITH THE 71ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 44TH INFANTRY DIVISION. QUALIFICATION IN ARMS: SHARPSHOOTER WITH CALIBER .30 RIFLE M1, SHARPSHOOTER WITH CALIBER .30 RIFLE 17, SHARPSHOOTER WITH CALIBER .30 CARBINE. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. RELIEVED FROM ACTIVE DUTY (DEMOBILIZATION) SEPTEMBER 25, 1945. APPOINTED FIRST LIEUTENANT JANUARY 7, 1947.