Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Louisburg, North Carolina
Honored By
Dr. Bernard L. Patterson
ENLISTED IN THE ARMY 1942. WENT TO INFANTRY, OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS) 1942 -1943. COMMISSIONED SECOND LIEUTENANT AND ASSIGNED TO THE 37TH DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS.