Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Montevallo, Missouri
Honored By
Missouri DAV Chapter 67
HE SERVED FIRST IN HOLLANDIA, NEW GUINEA AND WAS THEN SENT TO LUZON IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 32ND DIVISION. HE WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART, THE AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE RIBBON, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER SERVICE RIBBON WITH TWO (2) BATTLE STARS, THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE (1) BATTLE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.