Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jamaica, New York
Honored By
Robert W. Bassemir
Relationship
Self
SERVED 2-1/2 YEARS IN THE ARMY; 104TH DIVISION, 415TH INFANTRY. WAS A SCOUT, INTERPRETER AND RADIO OPERATOR FOR 10 MONTHS IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS IN HOLLAND, BELGIUM, FRANCE AND GERMANY. AWARDED BRONZE STAR, TWO PURPLE HEARTS, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND A DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION.