African American, Alaska Highway, Company D. Born: 3 Nov 1918 Duplin, N.C. Died: 16 Aug 2002, Greenville, S.C. Spouse: Nora Lee Knowles. Civilian occupation: Currin Wholesale Grocer.
Lt Donald J. Schmitt and Capt Sam Lowry, Company Commander, were tent mates. Don Schmitt was interviewed and remembered their orderly Charlie who prepared their breakfast and on cold mornings started a fire in their tent.