Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wadsworth, Illinois
Honored By
Catherine Gross
Relationship
Widow
STAFF SERGEANT, 175TH INFANTRY, 29TH DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION ON D-DAY AT OMAHA BEACH. WENT INTO FRANCE AND GERMANY; WOUNDED. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER.