Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Honored By
John C Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas
ENTERED ACTIVE DUTY ON MAY 30, 1944 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY L, 13TH INFANTRY AS A RIFLEMAN. BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS AND CITATIONS: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN SERVICE MEDAL AND PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON APRIL 4, 1945 WHILE FIGHTING IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER.