Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hazel Park, Michigan
Honored By
Frank Zupan
Relationship
Self
SERVED 30 MONTHS, WITH THE 7TH DIVISION 17TH INFANTRY, IN THE PACIFIC FIGHTING FOUR COMBATS AT ATTU IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, AT THE MARSHAL ISLANDS, LEYTE IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND AT OKINAWA. HE WAS INJURED 3 TIMES BUT ONLY CARRIED OFF ON A STRETCHER ONCE. RECEIVED A SILVER STAR, TWO BRONZE STARS, FOUR BATTLE STARS, THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART. SERVED WITH THE 7TH DIVISION 17TH INFANTRY.