Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Toledo, Ohio
Honored By
Norman J. Rasmusson
Relationship
Brother
SERVED IN THE 38TH DIVISION, 149TH INFANTRY. WOUNDED AT LEYTE BEACH, PHILIPPINES. RETURNED TO PHILIPPINE HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 38TH DIVISION, 149TH INFANTRY. WHILE SERVING ON THE C-47 DROPPING SUPPLIES TO 149TH INFANTRY, THE PLANE CRASHED; HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART. SERVED 1942-1945.