African American, Company F, Alaska Highway. Born: 23 January 1924, Lowndes County, MS. Died: 28 December 1981, Chicago, Cook County, IL. Enlisted: 15 April 1941, Camp Shelby, MS and discharged 7 July 1943.
Education: grammar school. Civilian occupation: cook. His father was Sylvester Holdiness, a farm laborer (1908-1960). His mother was Martha Hood, a laundress for a private family (1905-1980). His spouse was Robbie Mae Wristpus (1928-2003).
Serial #34046483