Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Adams, Massachusetts
Honored By
Family
SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT IN THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN IN CHARGE OF A HEAVY WEAPONS PLATOON. HE RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR AND A PURPLE HEART WITH ONE OAK LEAF CLUSTER AMONG OTHER MEDALS. HE ALSO QUALIFIED FOR BUT NEVER APPLIED FOR A BRONZE STAR.