Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
La Grange, Texas
Honored By
John C Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas
HEADQUARTERS TRAINING 1ST CAVALRY BRIGADE, 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO, NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, LUZON. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON AUGUST 10, 1945; GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND SPEARHEAD INTO MANILA