Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Orofino, Idaho
Honored By
Gene Alden
Relationship
Friend
SERVED WITH THE 101ST AIRBORNE, 501ST PARACHUTE INFANTRY, COMPANY E, 2ND BATTALION. JUMPED INTO NORMANDY ON THE EVE OF D-DAY. JUMPED INTO HOLLAND AND LATER HELPED DEFEND BASTOGNE IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. AWARDED 2 PURPLE HEARTS.