Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Osseo, Minnesota
Honored By
Family
COMBAT MEDIC WITH COMPANY B, MEDICAL DETACHMENT, 81ST RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION, 1ST ARMORED DIVISION. SERVED IN 'OLD IRONSIDES' IN NORTH AFRICA, ANZIO BEACHHEAD AND ROME, ITALY. WOUNDED 3 TIMES AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART WITH 2 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS. ENTERED THE ARMY IN 1940 AND SERVED UNTIL 1945.