Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Holstein, Iowa
Honored By
Holstein American Legion
ENTERED SERVICE MAY 8, 1942. BOMBARDIER ON B-17. SAILED APRIL 4, 1944. SERVED IN EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. RECEIVED AIR MEDAL WITH 3 CLUSTERS, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS WITH 1 CLUSTER, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. RETURNED TO U.S. NOVEMBER 11, 1944. DISCHARGED OCTOBER 11, 1945. SERVED 41 MONTHS.