Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Sullivan, Indiana
Honored By
Duane E. Padgett
Relationship
Grandson
COMPANY C, 289TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 75TH INFANTRY DIVISION. SERVED AS SECTION LEADER OF 30 CALIBER MACHINE GUN SQUADS WITH 75TH INFANTRY DIVISION. LED SQUADS IN ACTION, GAVE FIRE ORDERS AND DIRECTED SQUADS IN DEFENSE AND ATTACK.