Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Honored By
Patrick A. Deem, Jr.
Relationship
Grandson
SERVED AS MEMBER OF COMPANY L, 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION AS A RIFLEMAN AND SHARPSHOOTER. SERVED IN NORMANDY, WESTERN EUROPE CAMPAIGN. WOUNDED IN ACTION IN THE BRITTANY CAMPAIGN OUTSIDE OF BREST, FRANCE ON 9-1-44. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, 2 BRONZE STARS AND THE PURPLE HEART.