Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Blairesvillle, Pennsylvania
Honored By
James W. Allison
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER WITH THE 503RD PARACHUTE REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, SHARPSHOOTER MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, JUMP WINGS, RIFLEMAN BADGE. SERVED FROM DECEMBER 1943 - JUNE 1947. SEVERELY WOUNDED BY MACHINE GUN (19 YEARS), WHILE ON THE ISLAND OF NEGROS.