Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
James & Caroline Cummings
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
SERVED WITH THE 474TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY AUTOMATIC WEAPONS BATTALION (SP) FROM THE NORMANDY INVASION TO OCCUPATION. 50-CALIBER MACHINE GUNNER ON A M16 HALF-TRACK. COMBAT WOUNDED. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH ARROWHEAD AND 5 STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL.