Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ollie, Iowa
Honored By
Arlen & Karlene Wonderlich
Relationship
Oldest Son & Daughter-in-law
SERVED IN A BATTERY OF THE 399TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION OF THE 8TH ARMORED DIVISION IN U.S. SERVED IN EUROPE IN THE 7TH ARMY UNDER GENERAL PATTON, 20TH ARMORED DIVISION. SERVED THE 20TH ARMORED DIVISION AS A MOTOR POOL SERGEANT, KEEPING SUPPLIES AND VEHICLES MOVING TO THE FRONT LINE. THE 20TH ARMORED DIVISION, ALONG WITH SOME SMALLER GROUPS, LIBERATED THE DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP NEAR MUNICH.