Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Montour, Iowa
Honored By
Dean C. Fisher
Relationship
Son
BOMBARDIER IN A B-25 MITCHELL BOMBER IN AFRICA AND ITALY. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE TO BREAK OUT OF ANZIO. AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS FOR HIS SKILL AT DROPPING BOMBS WITHIN THE BOMBING CIRCLE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS INCURRED FROM FLAK DURING A BOMBING RUN.