Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Benzonia, Michigan
Honored By
Son
SERVED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. TRAINED FOR MAP READING IN ENGLAND SO HE COULD SCOUT. LANDED ON NORMANDY BEACH D-DAY+ 3. WOUNDED IN SICILY AND SPENT 6 MONTHS IN THE HOSPITAL IN AFRICA. CONTRACTED MALARIA IN AFRICA.