Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Jacksonville, Florida
Honored By
Joseph E. Coleman
Relationship
Cousin
Was a B-17 aircraft Armorer/Gunner, was in the 49th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Group. Participated in operations in Rome (Arno), Southern France. Shot down over Czechoslovakia, captured and held as German POW for 3 years. Inducted November 12, 1941 Jacksonville, Florida and was honorably discharged October 12, 1945.