Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chelsea, Massachusetts
Honored By
Ted O'Brien
Relationship
Friend
SERGEANT. ENLISTED IN REGULAR ARMY AT AGE 17. SERVED AS A MACHINE GUNNER WITH THE 27TH INFANTRY REGIMENT (WOLFHOUNDS) OF THE 25TH DIVISION (TROPIC LIGHTNING) IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR. OCCUPATION DUTY IN JAPAN.