Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Honored By
G. Holcomb
served in the Asiatic-pacific theater of operations with company E of the 382nd infantry division and the 96th infantry division. Participated in the battles for Okinawa and the Philippine Islands. Awarded two bronze stars, one bronze arrowhead, the Philippine liberation ribbon with two bronze stars, the good conduct medal and the WWII victory medal.