Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fairfield, Illinois
Honored By
Dr. Harold C. Hammil
INDUCTED ON FEBRUARY 10, 1943. SERVED WITH THE 34TH DIVISION, 135TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. RECEIVED 3 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH CLASP, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 11, 1945.