Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Brady, Texas
Honored By
Leon & Mickey McMillan
Landed April 1, 1945. 6th Marine Division, Company A, 1st Battalion, 29th Marines; Fought 72 days. Wounded second time on June 11, 1945, first time on June 3, 1945. Awarded two Purple Hearts. Was at Japanese signing surrender in China. Spent 91 days in hospital.