Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
John P. Parker
Relationship
Son
DRAFTEE. ORIGINAL TRAINING IN CAVALRY, OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS), TRAINING IN COMBAT ENGINEERS. DEPLOYED TO NEW GUINEA, THE PHILIPPINES, AND KYOTO, JAPAN. SERVED 2 1/2 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. LEFT SERVICE 5 YEARS TO THE DAY OF BEING DRAFTED, RANK OF MAJOR.