Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Santa Maria, California
Honored By
Henry S. Antolini
RECEIVED SEVERE HEAD WOUND WHILE MEMBER OF ANTI-TANK CREW SUPPORTING THE ADVANCE OF TROOPS AGAINST ENEMY NEAR VILLA VERDE TRAIL, LUZON, PHILIPPINES ON 8 MAY 1945. AWARDED BRONZE STAR AND DESIGNATION OF 60% DISABILITY FOR LIFE, DUE TO THIS AND OTHER WOUNDS SUFFERED IN COMBAT.