Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Holstein, Iowa
Honored By
Holstein American Legion
ENTERED SERVICE ON MARCH 4, 1943; OVERSEAS ON APRIL 21, 1944. SERVED IN PACIFIC, CAMPAIGNS OF SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES AND LUZON. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, 5 BATTLE STARS, AMERICAN SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC SERVICE MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. DISCHARGED ON JANUARY 17, 1946; SERVED 34 MONTHS, 14 DAYS.