Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Joliet, Illinois
Honored By
William S. Paul
SERVED IN NEW GUINEA, DUTCH EAST INDIES, PHILIPPINES, LUZON, BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO AND JAPAN. RECEIVED 4 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR, AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.