Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Archibald, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Lawrence S. Ament
Relationship
Army Buddy
CORPORAL IN COMPANY C OF THE 27TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC THEATER IN NEW GUINEA, THE PHILIPPINES AND JAPAN. MEDALS EARNED: PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN WITH SILVER AND 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS AND ARROWHEAD ON RIBBON, WWII VICTORY, OCCUPATION OF JAPAN, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION WITH BRONZE BATTLE STAR ON RIBBON AND PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE. OVERSEAS SERVICE FROM JANUARY 1944 TO JANUARY 1946.