Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Palmato, Georgia
Honored By
Michael E. Gentry
Relationship
Son
HE SERVED AS A MEDIC IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. WENT ASHORE AT GUADALCANAL WITH THE FIRST MARINES TO LAND. HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RELIEVED IN 72 HOURS BUT REMAINED ON THE ISLAND FOR THE ENTIRE CAMPAIGN.