United States Army, Staff Sergeant, World War II. " . . . he worked as a personnel manager, advertising agent, and salesman before beginning his heroic military service in World War II . . . Serving as a Staff Sergeant with the 158th Regimental
Combat Team of the United States Army in the South Pacific, this courageous young Texan received severe wounds in action which resulted in the amputation of both his legs." 62nd Legislature, 3rd C.S., HCR 30.
Resolutions - Memorial .