Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Randolph, Iowa
Honored By
Jon M. Sloey
Relationship
Friend
TANK GUNNER AND MEMBER OF THE 3RD ARMY (UNDER GENERAL PATTON). AFTER THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY, 3RD ARMY COVERED OVER 600 MILES ACROSS FRANCE, BELGIUM, LUXEMBOURG, GERMANY, AUSTRIA AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA. HE WAS THERE WHEN BUCHENWALD CONCENTRATION CAMP WAS LIBERATED.