Samuel registered for the draft on 11 Dec 1942 in Lafayette, GA..  He was inducted into the Army on 16 March 1943 at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, GA.

On 13 February 1945,m Pfc Tracy was transferred from the 3rd Replacement Depot to Company D, 508th PIR..

His military decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge for action during the campaign, 18 December 1944 to 20 February 1945

Samuel died on 27 July 2006 in Schertz, TX, his final resting place is unknown at this time,