Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Laredo, Texas
Honored By
Douglas Alford, USN
When he came of age he was sworn into the Army at the Military recruiting Center at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. He went through basic training and was assigned to the 147th Field Artillery Battalion and saw duty in the European Theater of Operations in WWII. When the war ended with the surrender of Germany he was returned to his hometown of Laredo, Texas. During his tour he received the following commendations: WWII Victory Medal, The Good Conduct Medal, The European Theater of Operations Medal.