Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ida Grove, Iowa
Honored By
Ida Grove American Legion
ENTERED ARMY IN JULY 1942, DRIVER IN THE 16TH SIGNAL OPERATIONS BATTALION. OVERSEAS IN SEPTEMBER 1943, WON THE RIGHT TO WEAR THE ARMY'S MERITORIOUS SERVICE WREATH ON HIS SLEEVE: UNIT AWARD OUTSTANDING WORK IN MESSAGE CENTERS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM IN NEW GUINEA AND PHILIPPINES.