Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Sherman, Texas
Honored By
Betty Jo & Jess Hay
ENLISTED IN THE ARMY IN 1943 AND SERVED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS IN THE 321ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 8TH DIVISION. HE WAS KILLED FIGHTING THE JAPANESE ON PELELIU ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS SEPTEMBER 1944.