Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Columbia Falls, Montana
Honored By
Irving T. Shanley
Relationship
WWII Buddy
SERVED AS A 81MM MORTAR PLATOON LEADER WITH THE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2ND BATTALION, 508TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY, 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION. PARACHUTED INTO NORMANDY ON D-DAY. 6/6/44 AND HOLLAND 9/17/44. ALSO SERVED IN BATTLE OF THE BULGE. BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION.