Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Prairie Home, Missouri
Honored By
Dwight A. Pfeiffer
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 134TH REGIMENT, L COMPANY. GUNNER ON A BAR AND SAW COMBAT IN NORMANDY AND BELGIUM. SERVED AT THE BATTLE OF ST. LO AND ALSO AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. WOUNDED TWICE AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, AND ALSO THE BRONZE STAR.