Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fortville, Indiana
Honored By
Anthony Garst
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED IN COMPANY A OF THE 319TH INFANTRY IN ENGLAND, FRANCE, LUXEMBOURG, GERMANY AND AUSTRIA. HIS DECORATIONS INCLUDE THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL WITH 4 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS SQUAD LEADER DURING MUCH OF HIS TIME OVERSEAS. DISCHARGED AS A STAFF SERGEANT OCTOBER 30, 1945.