Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Watauga, Tennessee
Honored By
Ruth Ann Harr Ford
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED WITH THE 10TH 'TIGER' ARMORED DIVISION, 376TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY B IN THE RHINELAND CAMPAIGN. AWARDED A PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON FEBRUARY 19, 1945. EARNED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, MARKSMAN WITH M-1 RIFLE, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.