Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Tom Lyons
Relationship
Nephew
WAS A SERGEANT IN THE 12TH ARMORED DIVISION 'HELLCATS' FROM 11/42-01/45. THE DIVISION WAS ALSO KNOWN AS THE 'SUICIDE DIVISION' FIGHTING THROUGH THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS ACROSS GERMANY TO THE RHINE AND FREEING PRISONERS FROM THE DEATH CAMP DACHAU. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR IN THE PROCESS.