Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Vinata, Oklahoma
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Served as Brigadier General. Served as liaison officer during the construction of Camp Lejeune and then as camp commander during 1941. Became the Quartermaster General of the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944. Received the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one service star, WWII Victory Medal, and Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau with swords.