Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ida Grove, Iowa
Honored By
Ida Grove American Legion
40 MONTHS SERVICE, ENTERED MAY 21, 1942. SERVED 21 MONTHS IN AFRICA AND ITALY WITH 35TH (CUSTER) DIVISION. AWARDED 3 BATTLE STARS ON MEDITERRANEAN THEATER RIBBON, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, BRONZE STAR.