Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
George West, Texas
Honored By
Danny Jones
Served as a Corporal and as Crew Chief of an Amphibian Tractor of the First Amphibian Tractor Battalion, first Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, during 1945. Awarded the silver star medal for gallantry in action.