Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Jolie Hile
Relationship
Granddaughter
DRAFTED OCTOBER 10, 1941 IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN. CAMP CUSTER IN MICHIGAN AS CORPORAL. MEMBER OF 83RD CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION; CAPTAIN. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: AFRICA, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. RECEIVED BRONZE STAR MEDAL, BRONZE ARROWHEAD, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN RIBBONS WITH 5 BATTLE STARS. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL MARCH 19, 1943; COMMISSIONED 2ND LIEUTENANT, EDGEWOOD ARSENAL, MARYLAND. DISCHARGED JANUARY 31, 1946.