Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wilmington, Delaware
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
SERVED AS A TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, INCLUDING NORTHERN FRANCE AND RHINELAND. WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON OCTOBER 8, 1944. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, A PURPLE HEART AND A BRONZE STAR.