Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Darlene J. Solano
Relationship
Daughter
COMPLETED A TOUR OF DUTY IN DUTCH HARBOR WITH THE ANTI-AIRCRAFT DIVISION. WENT TO 87TH INFANTRY, COMPANY L, 347TH INFANTRY REGIMENT AS A .30 CALIBER MACHINE GUNNER TO THE EUROPEAN THEATER. RECEIVED COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE. SERIOUSLY WOUNDED AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.