Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Norwich, Connecticut
Honored By
The Prokop Family
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH HEADQUARTERS BATTERY, 169TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION AS A SURVEY AND INSTRUMENT NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.