Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Macomb, Illinois
Honored By
Mr. Robert E. Gardner
Relationship
Son
PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION OF FRANCE AND WAS WOUNDED AT ST. LO WHILE DRIVING HIS AMMUNITION TRUCK AWAY FROM HIS UNIT AREA DURING A GERMAN AIR RAID. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR FOR BRAVERY.