Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Galina Park, Texas
Honored By
A Grateful American
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, ENTERED THE ARMY JANUARY 23, 1942. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY C, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SILVER STAR.