Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Indianola, Iowa
Honored By
Family & Friends
ASSIGNED TO THE 3RD MARINE DIVISION AS A WEAPONS COMPANY COMMANDER. TOOK PART IN THE BATTLES OF BOUGAINVILLE AND GUAM IN ADDITION TO IWO JIMA WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED. RECEIVED A SILVER STAR, PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.