Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mattoon, Illinois
Honored By
Constance Gilbert & Melinda Walker
Relationship
Daughter & Granddaughter
HE WAS A STAFF SERGEANT WITH THE 172ND CHEMICAL COMPANY. HE SERVED OVERSEAS FOR 2 YEARS, INCLUDING CAMPAIGNS IN NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, PO VALLEY, AND NORTH APENNINES. AWARDED GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, 4 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS AND 1 SERVICE STRIPE.