Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Franklin, Ohio
Honored By
Brian L. Kasler
SERVED IN THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES AS A TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE WITH HEADQUARTERS COMPANY 649 ENGINEER TOPOGRAPHICAL BATTALION, SERIAL NUMBER 35401725. QUALIFIED AS A CARBINE MARKSMAN. PARTICIPATED IN ACTION IN MOROCCO, SICILY, ROME-ARNO, RHINELAND, AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN THEATER RIBBON WITH 6 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. ENTERED INTO SERVICE IN 1942 AND DISCHARGED OCTOBER 14, 1945.