Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Moville, Iowa
Honored By
Ivan Oleson
Served in the 2nd Armored Division (from 1941 to 1946) in Africa, Sicily, England, France, Normandy Beach, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Wounded in Holland in 1944. Also, served with the Honor Guard Division (2nd Armored) during Potsdam Conference in Berlin in 1945. Decorations include: Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.