Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Illinois
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 9TH MARINES, 3RD MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON AUGUST 8, 1944 ON GUAM. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.