Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Henderson, Kentucky
Honored By
Robert H. Williams
SS NUMBER O-390208. SERVED AS 1ST LIEUTENANT TO MAJOR IN 11TH INFANTRY, 5TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN ICELAND, ENGLAND, NORTH IRELAND, FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, GERMANY, CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND AUSTRIA. COMMANDED L COMPANY UNTIL DECEMBER 12, 1944; THEN EXECUTIVE OFFICER, 1ST BATTALION, 11TH INFANTRY. DECORATIONS INCLUDE THE SILVER STAR AND BRONZE STAR WITH V AND OAK LEAF CLUSTER. 5 CAMPAIGN RIBBONS.