Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bronx, New York
Honored By
Alice Eisenberg
Relationship
Wife
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER WITH THE 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION, COMPANY F, 12TH INFANTRY. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. LANDED AT OMAHA BEACH IN THE NORMANDY INVASION. WOUNDED ON D-DAY PLUS 6 AND SPENT 2 1/2 YEARS RECOVERING IN A HOSPITAL FROM CHEMICAL BURNS, LOSING AN ENTIRE EAR LOBE.