Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bay City, Michigan
Honored By
Thomas P. Nelson
Relationship
Great Nephew
SERVED WITH THE SECOND INFANTRY DIVISION AS A BAR MAN OR LIGHT MACHINE GUNNER. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR COMBAT WOUNDS. ASSISTED IN LIBERATION OF LEIPZIG-SCHONEFELD (SUB CAMP OF BUCHENWALD CONCENTRATION CAMP).