b. 9 Oct 1919, Williamsport, West Virginia
d. 16 Jul 1985, Petersburg, Grant County, West Virginia
bur. 16 Jul 1985, Knobley Cemetery, Antioch, Mineral County, West Virginia
World War II Veteran, U.S. Army, Between 23 Oct 1942-24 Oct 1945, Prisoner of War and Purple Heart recipient.