Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newark, New Jersey
Honored By
Grateful American
SERVED IN THE 129TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE EARNED THE PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS A RIFLEMAN, ACTING WITH HIS SQUAD TO DESTROY THE ENEMY, TAKING ENEMY GROUND AND TAKING PRISONERS.