Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Joes, Colorado
Honored By
John H. O'Brien
SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC IN THE 321ST REGIMENT, 81ST INFANTRY. BRAVERY IN SAVING LIVES EARNED THE HONOR OF HAVING A SMALL ISLAND NAMED O'BRIEN'S ISLAND. RECEIVED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN SERVICE MEDAL AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL.