Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cold Springs, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
CHANGED HIS BIRTHDATE IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO ENLIST IN MILITARY SERVICE IN SEPTEMBER, 1946, AT AGE 16. SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN WITH ARMY OCCUPATION FORCES IN JAPAN, ASSIGNED TO COMPANY L, 3RD BATTALION, 35TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH 'JAPAN' CLASP. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.