Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Honored By
Ruben A. Peterson
Relationship
Cousin
SERVED AS A FIGHTER PILOT, COMMANDER OF HIS WING WAS KILLED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS SHOT DOWN IN A P-47 IN 1944. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS.