Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Milagro, New Mexico
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He joined the U.S. Army in January 1943 as a member of the 35th Infantry Division (Santa Fe Division). The Division sailed and arrived in England on May 25, 1944. On July 28, 1944, he was injured by a mortar shell, was hospitalized, received the Purple Heart Medal, and was discharged in January 1946.