Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Hermleigh, Texas
Honored By
Danny Jones
Served as a 1st Lieutenant and as Machine Gun Officer of Company A, First Battalion, First Marines, First Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces during the assault on enemy-held Peleliu, Palau Islands, from 16 to 18 September 1944. Awarded the silver star for gallantry in action and the purple heart.