Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wilbur, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Susan Kirtland & Rick Greathouse
Relationship
Daughter & Son
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED IN COMPANY A, 180TH INFANTRY OF THE 45TH INFANTRY DIVISION. FRONT LINE SOLDIER IN ITALIAN CAMPAIGN FROM ANZIO TO ROME. LANDED ON THE BEACHES ON ST. MAXINE AND USED THE BANGALORE TORPEDO. ASSIGNED 2ND SCOUT. WAS ALSO ASSIGNED SECURITY GUARD AT DACHAU CONCENTRATION CAMP FOR 8 WEEKS AFTER IT WAS LIBERATED BY THE 157TH INFANTRY REGIMENT.