Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Le Mars, Iowa
Honored By
Steven J. & William M. Arendt
Relationship
Sons
PLATOON LEADER, INFANTRY; NORTHERN FRANCE AND SOUTHERN BELGIUM. LANDED ON OMAHA BEACH 8 WEEKS AFTER D-DAY, HELPED TO LIBERATE BREST AND MORE. RECEIVED 2 PURPLE HEARTS AND A BRONZE STAR.