Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ronan, Montana
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE. SERVED WITH THE MEDICAL DETACHMENT, 161ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM ON JANUARY 18-24, 1945 AT LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. KILLED IN ACTION THAT DAY. EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.