Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Mrs. Cheryl V. Rafdal
Relationship
Granddaughter
PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY. LANDED ON UTAH BEACH ON JUNE 10, 1944 IN THE 1ST WAVE (EARLY IN THE MORNING). TAKEN PRISONER OF WAR IN AUGUST 1944 IN THE NORTH OF FRANCE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.