Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Racine, Wisconsin
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 4TH BATTALION, 10TH MARINES, 2ND MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON JULY 7, 1944 DURING THE BATTLE OF SAIPAN. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.