Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pigeon, Michigan
Honored By
David L. Rappel
Relationship
Nephew
DRAFTED AUGUST 6, 1941 AT TWENTY-THREE YEARS OLD. AFTER TRAINING AS A MILITARY POLICEMAN, HE WAS SENT TO EUROPE. PARTICIPATED IN THE RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE 1ST CLASS ON DECEMBER 21, 1945.