World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Florence, Texas, he served as a First Lieutenant in Company L, 15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, US Army. At Sigolsheim, France, December 27, 1944, while leading his platoon, he attacked a building under heavy mortar and automatic weapons fire. Severely wounded, he continued the attack killing nine Germans and captured twenty-three which broke the core of the enemy resistance. For extreme courage in the face of the enemy, he was promoted Captain and awarded the Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945 in Washington, D.C. from President Harry S. Truman.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Florence, Texas, he served as a First Lieutenant in Company L, 15th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division, US Army. At Sigolsheim, France, December 27, 1944, while leading his platoon, he attacked a building under heavy mortar and automatic weapons fire. Severely wounded, he continued the attack killing nine Germans and captured twenty-three which broke the core of the enemy resistance. For extreme courage in the face of the enemy, he was promoted Captain and awarded the Medal of Honor on August 23, 1945 in Washington, D.C. from President Harry S. Truman.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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