Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Ralph Bozorth
HE WAS AN ARMY SERGEANT AND A STEVEDORE FOREMAN #271 IN THE 612TH PORT COMPANY DURING WWII AND SPENT 3 YEARS IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC IN THE LUZON CAMPAIGN. HE WAS DECORATED WITH THE MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND A BRONZE ARROWHEAD.