Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Caro, Michigan
Honored By
David L. Rappel
Relationship
Nephew
JOINED FEBRUARY 25, 1943 AT NINETEEN YEARS OLD. AFTER TRAINING, ASSIGNED TO THE 3816TH QUARTERMASTER GAS SUPPLY COMPANY, WHICH WAS SENT TO GREAT BRITAIN. PARTICIPATED IN THE NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE CAMPAIGNS IN SUPPORT OF THE 1ST AND 3RD ARMIES. HONORABLY DISCHARGED WITH THE RANK OF PRIVATE 1ST CLASS ON NOVEMBER 26, 1945.