Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Salyersville, Kentucky
Honored By
Walton Haddix
Served in the Pacific. Witnessed the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Awarded the Bronze Star Medal for action at Guadalcanal. Received the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze stars. Awarded the Purple Heart and combat infantryman badge.