Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Ridgeway, South Carolina
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was senior officer present at the harbor and was tasked with the coordination of the marine units. He was tasked with the organization of the Troop Training Unit, Amphibious Training Command, Pacific Fleet at Coronado. Received Legion of Merit with one 5/16" Gold Star, American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with two stars, American Defense Service Medal with Base Clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire.