Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Burchard, Nebraska
Honored By
Friend
MEMBER OF THE 442ND ANTI-ARTILLERY, 99TH CHEMICAL MORTAR BATTALION. TOUR OF DUTY INCLUDED NORTH AFRICA, ITALY, FRANCE AND GERMANY, WOUNDED. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, SHARPSHOOTER MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. THE BATTALION WAS AWARDED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION.