Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
St Louis, Missouri
Honored By
Joe Feaster
DRAFTED INTO THE U.S. ARMY AS A PRIVATE AND WAS WOUNDED IN THE LEG. HIS MILITARY CAREER INCLUDED SERVICE AS AN ARTILLERY OFFICER. HIS SERVICE COMMENDATIONS INCLUDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT, OCCUPATION OF GERMANY, WWII VICTORY, BRONZE STAR, RHINELAND BATTLE STAR AND THE CENTRAL EUROPE BATTLE STAR.