Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Children & Grandchildren
INDUCTED AT FORT MEADE, MARYLAND IN 1943. BASIC TRAINING AT FORT BENNING, GEORGIA. AFTER THE ARMY SPECIALIZED TRAINING PROGRAM WAS CANCELLED, ASSIGNED TO THE 94TH INFANTRY DIVISION AT CAMP MCCAIN, MISSISSIPPI. SERVED IN ENGLAND, UTAH BEACH, BRITTANY AND SAAR-MOSELLE TRIANGLE. PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. RECEIVED A BRONZE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART. DISCHARGED IN 1945.