Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
TRYON, Oklahoma
Honored By
Ms. Shannon Brown
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED AS ARTILLERY COMMUNICATIONS CHIEF FOR THE 3RD U.S. 13TH ARMORED DIVISION WITH GENERAL PATTON. HIS JOB WAS TO MAKE SURE THE WIRES WERE STRUNG BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR AREAS SO THE OFFICERS WERE ABLE TO SEND OUT ORDERS. FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, RUHR POCKET. RECEIVED MANY AWARDS INCLUDING 3 BATTLE STARS.