Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Peoria, Illinois
Honored By
Son
STAFF SERGEANT. SERVED IN ITALY AS A RIFLEMAN WITH THE 85TH DIVISION, 338TH INFANTRY, 2ND BATTALION, F COMPANY. WOUNDED MAY 13, 1944 NEAR MINTURNO. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.