Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Rio, Wisconsin
Honored By
Irving M. Hagen
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE. WOUNDED IN NEW GUINEA DECEMBER 18, 1942 AT BUNA. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR PAPUAN CAMPAIGNS. RECEIVED 4 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON.