Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Alton, Illinois
Honored By
Douglas M. Bien
Relationship
Grandson
79TH ORDNANCE COMPANY (DEPOT) (V CORPS). BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS IN SICILY, NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, PO VALLEY AND NORTH APENNINES. AWARDED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON WITH 1 SILVER BATTLE STAR, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, 6 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, DRIVER AND MECHANIC BADGE WITH W BAR. TOTAL ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE FROM 29 AUGUST 1941 TO 31 JULY 1945, HONORABLY DISCHARGED.