Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Drexel, Missouri
Honored By
Dr. Joann K. Loerakker
Relationship
Niece
COMMANDED 486TH ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY BATTALION, 3RD ARMORED DIVISION. PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED BELGIUM FOURRAGERE, BRONZE STAR, AND PURPLE HEART. OPERATIONAL (70 DIRECT ATTACKS) FROM OMAHA BEACH TO V-E DAY.