Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Davidson County, North Carolina
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He was drafted into the U.S. Army in May 1943. Served in the Normandy campaign in the 337th Infantry, Company G. On July 7, 1944, he was shot and captured. He became a Prisoner of War for 10 months and was freed in May 1945. Received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and the French Legion of Honor.