Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey
Honored By
Christopher Keller
Relationship
Grandson
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED AS A MEDIC IN THE 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION. TAKEN PRISONER BY THE GERMANS DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. ESCAPED WITH 4 OTHER AMERICANS AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS IN CAPTIVITY WHILE BEING MOVED FROM ONE CAMP TO ANOTHER. AWARDED PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.