Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Allegany Territory, New York
Honored By
Iroquois Post 1587
Relationship
American Legion
HE ENTERED THE SERVICE ON FEBRUARY 13, 1943 AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON JUNE 6, 1944 DURING THE D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY. FOR HIS SUPREME SACRIFICE HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL WHICH IS AWARDED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. AMONG HIS OTHER AWARDS IS THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL.