Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Indianapolis, Indiana
Honored By
Bud, Don & Tom Wolfe
Relationship
Sons
SERVED IN THE 45TH DIVISION, 180TH INFANTRY, COMPANY F UNDER GENERAL MARK CLARK IN GERMANY, FRANCE AND ITALY. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, 5 BATTLE STARS AND AN INVASION ARROWHEAD. ALSO WAS INVOLVED IN THE LIBERATION OF THE DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP AND WAS THE FIRST ONE OFF THE LANDING CRAFT DURING THE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE.