Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Haddon Heights, New Jersey
Honored By
Karen Clark
Relationship
Daughter
HE WAS DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY IN 1942. HE LANDED ON NORMANDY ON JUNE 9, 1944. HE PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE THROUGH FRANCE AND IN DECEMBER 1944 HE BECAME A FIELD COOK THROUGH THE REST OF THE WAR. HE WAS AWARDED A PURPLE HEART AND WAS DISCHARGED IN THE FALL OF 1945.