Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Unadilla, Nebraska
Honored By
Louise, Vicky, Mary Lou, Jean & Kris
Relationship
Wife & Daughters
ANTI-TANK GUN CREWMAN. SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS FOR 8 MONTHS: ARDENNES, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE. OPERATED AS A MEMBER OF A CREW OF A TOWED ANTI-TANK GUN USED IN DESTRUCTION OF ENEMY TANKS AND OTHER ARMORED VEHICLES. LAID, AIMED AND FIRED GUN IN ACCORDANCE WITH FIRE ORDERS FROM GUN COMMANDER. LOADED GUN AND MAINTAINED RADIO TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION WITH OTHER ELEMENTS. EQUIPMENT INCLUDED .57 MILLIMETER GUN AND LIGHT AND HEAVY MACHINE GUNS.