Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Grant, Nebraska
Honored By
Rhonda Spears
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED WITH THE 27TH INFANTRY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. EARNED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE FOR EXEMPLARY CONDUCT IN BATTLE WHILE IN OKINAWA. DROVE A WEASEL NIGHT AND DAY TO SUPPLY THE 'FIGHTING IRISH' IN THE ASSAULT ON GUSUKUMA VILLAGE AND MACHINATO AIRFIELD.