Son of Mrs. Pearlie Bottom. Entered service December 18, 1942 at Scott Field, Illinois. Left for overseas November 6, 1943. Was in Southern Philippines and New Guinea Campaigns. Awarded two Bronze Service Stars. Attended Ordinance School Auto Mechanic December 15, 1944. Returned to U.S. December 19, 1945. Discharged January 2, 1946, Jefferson Barracks, Missouri as Sergeant.