Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chester, Illinois
Honored By
Heather M. Rees
Relationship
Great Niece
PRIVATE 1ST CLASS, ENTERED ON FEBRUARY 13, 1943 AND SERVED IN THE 7TH INFANTRY, 3RD DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION MARCH 27, 1945 AT METZ, GERMANY. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART.