- Rank: Staff Sergeant
- Date of death: 26 August 2021
- County: Knox
- Hometown: Corryton
- Service Branch: Army
- Division/Assignment: 9th Battalion, 8th Psychological Operations Group (Airborne)
- Conflict: Afghanistan
- Awards: Congressional Gold Medal, Purple Heart, Bronze Star
- Burial/Memorial Location: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XXV, Panel
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