Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mishawaka, Indiana
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
SERVED AS A PRIVATE WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY A IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, INCLUDING RHINELAND AND ARDENNES. WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON OCTOBER 16, 1944 AND JANUARY 16, 1945. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE AND THE PURPLE HEART WITH AN OAK LEAF CLUSTER.