| Branch of Service or Wartime Activity: |
US Army |
|
Drafted |
| Service dates: |
1/17/1942 to 7/45 |
| Highest Rank: |
S/Sgt |
| Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc. |
Company K, 4th Division, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry |
| War, operation, or conflict served in: |
WWII Normandy Campaign |
| Locations of service: |
FT. Gordan, GA |
| Battles/Campaigns: |
Normandy |
| Medals or special awards: |
Purple Heart ltq 15th GH44; European - African - Middle Eastern Service Medal |
| Special duties / highlights / achievements: |
Special Services, automatic weapons, platoon staff-sergent, light weapons |
| Was the veteran a prisoner of war? |
No |
| Did the veteran sustain combat or service-related injuries? |
Yes |