Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Anderson, Missouri
Honored By
Gary D. Penn
Relationship
Nephew
INDUCTED AUGUST 29, 1942; DISCHARGED OCTOBER 13, 1945. SERVED WITH COMPANY G, 121ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 8TH INFANTRY DIVISION. ROSE TO RANK OF PLATOON SERGEANT. PARTICIPATED IN 4 CAMPAIGNS: NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR WITH V DEVICE AND PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER.