Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hobart, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert M. Prater
After studying Aeronautical Engineering at University in ROTC for 2 years, transferred to Navy Flight Training for 30 weeks. When program downsized in July 1944, returned to civilian status and enlisted in the U.S. Army. After Basic training, sent to Officer Candidate School (OCS) and Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Infantry in 1945.