Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Riceville, Iowa
Honored By
Anne Metzler
ENTERED THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE ON JUNE 24, 1942 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON SEPTEMBER 6, 1945. HE WAS A RADIO OPERATOR AND GUNNER, AND SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. AWARDED THREE BRONZE STARS, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.