Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas
Honored By
Betsy L. Smith
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE 382ND INFANTRY, 96TH DIVISION, COMPANY E. HE WAS THE MESS SERGEANT WITH THE COMPANY. EARNED THE BRONZE STAR ON LEYTE AND 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS ON OKINAWA. WAS WOUNDED AND ON A HOSPITAL SHIP IN THE PACIFIC AT THE END OF THE WAR.