Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Bluefield, Virginia
Honored By
Charles R. Fields
SERVED WITH THE 5TH MARINE DIVISION AS A 1ST LIEUTENANT AND PLATOON LEADER DURING THE INVASION OF IWO JIMA, WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION. SERVED ACTIVE DUTY FROM 1942 TO 1945. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.