Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Oak Park, Illinois
Honored By
Friends & Family
ENLISTED IN THE MARINE CORPS AFTER THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR. MEMBER OF THE 2ND MARINE DIVISION, C/1/2. HE SAW HEAVY ACTION AS AN INFANTRYMAN AT TULAGI, GUADALCANAL, TARAWA, SAIPAN AND TINIAN. HE WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND A PURPLE HEART.