Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Cashion, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE WITH THE LOCAL OKLAHOMA NATIONAL GUARD 45TH DIVISION UNIT, AT AGE 16, ALONG WITH SEVERAL FELLOW UNDERAGE FRIENDS. SERVED ON ACTIVE DUTY DURING THE WAR WITH THE ARMY AIR FORCES. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RANK OF MASTER SERGEANT AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.