Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Children & Grandchildren
STAFF SARGENT. IN THE 27TH INFANTRY DIVISION; SOUTH PACIFIC, MARIANA ISLANDS; WOUNDED IN LEFT ARM. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. IN CHARGE OF 2 MACHINE GUNNER SQUADS. ON SAIPAN AND WAS 1 OF 6 THAT SURVIVED AN ATTACK BY THE JAPANESE. ALSO AND ARMY RANGER AND A ARMY SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR.