Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Tom Vullo
Relationship
Son
ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AT FORT DIX ON DECEMBER 28, 1942. SERVED WITH THE 383RD INFANTRY IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AS A SURGICAL TECHNICIAN. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION WHILE ASSISTING A FELLOW SOLDIER. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDALS AND A BRONZE ARROWHEAD, IN ADDITION TO AN ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BATTLE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND THE AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON.