Born: February 2, 1908 Died: August 9, 1944 Hometown: Meridian, MS Entered the Military: Graduated West Point in 1929 Branch of Service: U.S. Army Unit: 603rd Tank Destroyer Battalion Serial No: O-017532 Rank: Lieutenant Colonel Award(s): Bronze star, Purple heart with Oak Leaf Cluster Cemetery: Plot K Row 5 Grave 19 Brittany American Cemetery