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- Born Dec 25, 1926 in Corpus Christi, Texas
- Childhood years spent in Robstown, Texas
- Entered military service April 1945
- Married Lucille of Oshkosh, WI in 1953
* Appointment to 10thSFG(abn) 1st SF on May 28, 1953
- Served with 10th SFG, 7th SFG, 5th SFG - 1st SF
- Owned Austin Healy sports car, admired Vince Lombardi, played sandlot baseball
- Military specialties included Light & Med Artillery Crew Chief, Heavy Weapons Leader
- Killed in Action June 27, 1968
