Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Oliver, Illinois
RIFLEMAN WITH COMPANY L, 3RD PLATOON, 1ST SQUAD, 319TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 80TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 3RD ARMY. PARTICIPATED IN 4 MAJOR CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, NORMANDY MEDAL AND VARIOUS THEATER AND SERVICE AWARDS.