Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Houston, Texas
Honored By
Mrs. Lena Marie Crutsinger
SERVED WITH THE 101ST AIRBORNE PARATROOP ARMY. LEFT COLLEGE TO JOIN THE ARMY. COMPLETED AND HELPED TRAIN PARATROOPERS. JUMPED BEHIND ENEMY LINES IN THE D-DAY INVASION. SEVERELY INJURED AND BEFORE DISCHARGED SPENT 1 1/2 YEARS IN THE HOSPITAL.