Son of Mrs. Gertie Deatherage. Entered service April 7, 1941 with U.S. Army. Stationed at Camp Robinson, Arkansas, September 7, 1941; Fort Sheridan, Illinois, July, 1942; Changed over to the Machine Record Unit (Mobile) April, 1943, Chicago, Illinois; Fort Riley, Manhattan, Kansas, March, 1944; Fort Jay, New York, March 15, 1945. Left for European Theatre Operation March 31, 1945, arriving in France April 12, 1945. Citations and Medals Received: Victory Medal, American Theatre Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, One Overseas Service Bar, One Service Stripe and Good Conduct Medal. Rank: Master Sergeant.