Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Honored By
Arminta K. Ayles
Relationship
Daughter
PRISONER OF WAR, SPENT 21ST BIRTHDAY IN CONCENTRATION CAMP STALAG 17. ESCAPED AND MADE HIS WAY BACK TO THE U.S. LINES, WOUNDED MANY TIMES AND AWARDED A PURPLE HEART MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND MARKSMANSHIP MEDAL.