Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ruth Conahan
Relationship
Daughter
Entered into active service in February 1942 and honorable discharge in June 1946. Served with Company C, 504th Parachute Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division. Made 2 combat parachute jumps at Sicily and Salerno beachheads. Also participated in the 1st wave at the Anzio beachhead. Completed 12 successful parachute jumps. Received the Purple Heart, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 2 Battle Stars and 3 Arrowheads, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachute Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon and the WWII Victory Ribbon.