Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
White Cloud, Michigan
Honored By
Boyd O. Dakin
Relationship
Great Nephew
SERVED FROM AUGUST 11, 1942 TO DECEMBER 24, 1945. SERVED IN COMPANY F, 1301ST ENGINEER BATTALION. SQUAD LEADER. HIGHEST GRADE HELD WAS SERGEANT. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS: NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 4 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, SERVICE STRIPE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD AND THE LAPEL BUTTON.