Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kodak, Kentucky
Honored By
Waukesha Lowe Sammons
Relationship
Niece
SERVED IN 8TH ARMORED DIVISION, 58TH INFANTRY, COMPANY B. TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE; TANK, HALF TRACK, HEAVY TRUCK OPERATOR AND MECHANIC. RECEIVED THREE BRONZE SERVICE STARS FOR THE ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, AND BRONZE STAR. AWARDED PURPLE HEART FOR BATTLE INJURY ON MARCH 28, 1945.