Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Strasburg, Illinois
Honored By
Jeremy Culver
Relationship
Grandson
SERVED FEBRUARY 12,1941 TO JUNE 25, 1945. SERVED IN NUMEROUS BATTLES IN NORTHERN AFRICA, SICILY, ITALY AND SOUTHERN FRANCE. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART WITH 4 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, 1 SILVER STAR, 2 BRONZE STARS AND 5 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS.