Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Honored By
Charles L. Cummings
PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL AND VELA LA VELA, SOLOMON ISLANDS, AS AN ENLISTED NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER. RECEIVED THE LEGION OF MERIT DECORATION FOR ACTIONS IN THESE BATTLES, APPROVED BY CONGRESSIONAL ACTION AND SIGNATURE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.