Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Horsepen, Virginia
Honored By
A Grateful American
LIEUTENANT; RECEIVED HIS RESERVE COMMISSION ON JUNE 15, 1942. AFTER ATTENDING THE RIFLE AND HEAVY WEAPONS COURSE AT FORT BENNING, HE JOINED THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT ON OCTOBER 19, 1942. HE SERVED THROUGH THE NEW GUINEA AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS AS EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR COMPANY F. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.