Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Tampa, Florida
Honored By
A Grateful American
LIEUTENANT. AS A RESERVE OFFICER, STARTED ACTIVE DUTY ON APRIL 7, 1941. HE TRANSFERRED FROM FORT McClellan TO THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION WHERE HE SERVED WITH THE 129TH INFANTRY REGIMENT AND THEN WENT TO THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE WAS PLATOON LEADER AND EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF COMPANY I. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: EXPERT AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES.