Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Olivia, Minnesota
Honored By
Douglas M. Wittman
Relationship
Son
FOUGHT IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, THEN IN LEIPZIG, GERMANY WHERE HE EARNED HIS PURPLE HEART SAVING A FRIEND DURING BATTLE AGAINST 700 GERMANS. DRAFTED IN 1944 AND DISCHARGED IN 1946.