Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Karnak, Illinois
Honored By
Robert J. DeBerry
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH COMPANY B, 30TH INFANTRY. CAPTURED IN ANZIO, ITALY AFTER BEING INJURED IN HIS LEG FROM AN ARTILLERY SHELL. HE WAS HELD IN ROME AND TRANSFERRED TO MUNICH STALAG 2B. HE WAS A POW FROM APRIL 26, 1944 TO MAY 25, 1945.