Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Baton Ruge, Louisiana
Honored By
Mr. Frank S. Craig
PLATOON LEADER 2ND AND LST LIEUTENANT,COMPANY F, 2ND BATTALION, 4TH MARINE DIVISION, IN BATTLES AT ROI NAMUR, SAIPAN, TINIAN, AND IWO JIMA. AWARDED NAVY CROSS, SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART.