Son of Mr. and Mrs. Romer Ross. Entered service October 23, 1942 at Peoria, Illinois. Received training at Scott Field, Illinois; Camp Adair, Oregon; Fort Lewis, Washington; Camp White, Oregon; San Diego, California; Camp Cullen, California; Camp San Luis Obispo, California; Camp Beale, California. Left for overseas July 22, 1944 for Pacific Area. Was in South Philippines, Ryukus Campaigns. Returned to states January 10, 1946. Discharged January 18, 1946 at Jefferson Barracks, Mo. as Sergeant.