Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Honored By
Shirley Andree
Relationship
Niece
SERVED IN ROTC BEFORE ENTERING SERVICE IN OCTOBER 1940. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 126TH INFANTRY, 32ND RED ARROW DIVISION AS STAFF SERGEANT. KILLED IN COMBAT DECEMBER 6, 1942 IN NEW GUINEA. POSTHUMOUSLY AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, THE SILVER STAR, ASIATIC-PACIFIC MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, WWII LAPEL SERVICE BUTTON AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.