Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Altus, Oklahoma
Honored By
Mr. Robert Grimmett
Active duty on July 4, 1942 at Fort Riley, Kansas. Member of the 9th Officers' Basic Course. Assigned to the 88th Reconnaissance, 88th Division at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma in October 1942. Served in the European Theater of Operations and combat in Italy. Received 4 Battle Stars in Italy, Silver Star, Bronze Star, European Theater of Operations with 4 Battle Stars. Was seriously wounded during the drive into Po Valley and was Air Evacuated to the States. Was discharged as Medical Limitations in October of 1945.