Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Winthrop, Minnesota
Honored By
His Family
PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. EARNED A PURPLE HEART, SILVER STAR AND BRONZE MEDAL WHILE SERVING AS A MEDIC IN THE 2ND ARMORED DIVISION ('HELL ON WHEELS'). HIS DIVISION WAS STATIONED IN THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER. HE SERVED FOR FOUR YEARS.