Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New York, New York
Honored By
Children
JOINED THE U.S. ARMY IN 1942 AND ROSE TO THE RANK OF STAFF SERGEANT. WHILE STATIONED IN THE PACIFIC WAS A MEMBER OF THE 27TH INFANTRY FOUGHT IN THE PHILIPPINES, NEW GUINEA, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND LUZON. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE BRONZE STAR.