Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chico, California
Honored By
Kate Chesnut
Relationship
Granddaughter
D-DAY, LANDED 1ST WAVE, OMAHA BEACH. SPEARHEAD UNIT FROM FRANCE TO GERMANY, 4TH ARMORED DIVISION. GERMAN PRISONER OF WAR, CAPTURED JUST DAYS BEFORE THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. ESCAPED MONTHS LATER AND MADE IT TO ITALY, TOOK THE FIRST SHIP HOME.