Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Prosperity, South Carolina
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He served in the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Division, in battles and campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, the Battle of the Bulge and the Rhineland. Received awards, including, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal. He was later awarded the French Jubilee of Liberty Medal.