Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Texas
Honored By
Joanne Dzengielewski
MOST HIGHLY DECORATED SOLDIER IN THE WAR. NUMEROUS INJURIES. ACTIVE COMBAT: NORTH AFRICA, ITALY TO GERMANY, 7 MAJOR BATTLES INCLUDING NORMANDY. CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR AND CROIX DE GUERRE. YOUNGEST SOLDIER TO EVER RECEIVE THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR.