Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Louisiana
Honored By
G. Holcomb
SERVED WITH THE 4TH CAVALRY GROUP WHICH LANDED ON UTAH BEACH. HE LED HIS GROUP IN FIERCE FIGHTING FOR 55 DAYS ACROSS NORMANDY. SERIOUSLY WOUNDED DURING THE BATTLE TO LIBERATE VILLEDIEU-LES-POELES. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.