Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Angels Camp, California
HE SERVED AS A NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER WITH THE U.S. ARMY 1ST CAVALRY DIVISION, 5TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. HIS CAMPAIGNS INCLUDED THE ADMIRALTY ISLANDS, LEYTE GULF AND LUZON. HE WAS AWARDED A BRONZE STAR, THE PURPLE HEART AND 2 PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONS.