Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Churches Ferry, North Dakota
Honored By
Thomas L. Engelhorn
Relationship
Son
BALL TURRET GUNNER AND 2ND RADIO OPERATOR ON B-24 'SUGAR' SHOT DOWN 8/3/44 AFTER RAID ON FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY. WAS POW IN STALAG LUFT VI ST. WENDEL. WAS ON FORCED MARCH KNOWN AS THE 'BLACK MARCH' FROM 2/6/45 TO 4/25/45, (500 MILES/82 DAYS).