Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kansas City, Kansas
Honored By
Son-in-law
SERVED AS HEAVY WEAPON OPERATOR WITH THE DIVISION THAT LIBERATED DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP. WAS WOUNDED IN THE LEG WHILE ADVANCING ON AUSTRIA. SENT TO NUMEROUS HOSPITALS FOR REHABILITATION. FINISHED HIS OVERSEAS TOUR OF DUTY AT HEIDELBERG, GERMANY.