Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By
Dorris Padget
Relationship
Wife
HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR, PURPLE HEART AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HE WAS IN THE NORTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN. RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON. ALSO SERVED IN ITALY. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ITALY AT THE ARNO RIVER.