Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pierce, Nebraska
Honored By
Gina Zach Cook
Relationship
Niece
ENTERED THE ARMY IN JUNE 1944. SERVED WITH THE 77TH DIVISION, 104TH REGIMENT, COMPANY G IN THE PACIFIC THEATER AT LEYTE, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND OKINAWA, JAPAN. RECEIVED BOTH THE PURPLE HEART AND THE BRONZE STAR. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN MAY 1946 WITH THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT.