Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pawnee, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
ENLISTED IN MILITARY SERVICE IN 1942. TRAINED AND SERVED IN THE AMERICAN THEATER, INCLUDING AT GREENVILLE ARMY AIR FIELD, TEXAS. AWARDED THE TECHNICIAN QUALIFICATION BADGE WITH AIRPLANE MECHANIC QUALIFICATION BAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1945 WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON. REENLISTED IN THE U.S. ARMY IN 1946 AND SERVED UNTIL AGAIN HONORABLY DISCHARGED.