Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Greencastle, Pennsylvania
Honored By
David E. Myers
Relationship
Son
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AT FORT MEADE, MARYLAND ON FEBRUARY 15, 1943; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER, COMPANY B, 27TH ENGINEERS COMBAT BATTALION. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN NEW GUINEA, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, LUZON AND JAPAN. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINES LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS AND ARROWHEAD. DISCHARGED JANUARY 11, 1946.