Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Ada, Minnesota
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
CORPORAL. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 1ST MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON MAY 14, 1945 ON OKINAWA. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.