Hometown
West Sand Lake, New York
Honored By
Mrs. Jane F. Cobb
40TH SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION. JANUARY 1944, SAILED TO ENGLAND AS COMMANDING OFFICER OF 40TH SIGNAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION. LANDED OMAHA BEACH, D-DAY PLUS 3. DURING BATTLE OF THE BULGE, HIS BATTALION KEPT FIRST ARMY COMMUNICATIONS FUNCTIONING WHILE OPERATING BEHIND GERMAN LINES. BRONZE STAR AND TWO PROMOTIONS.