Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Stoughton, Wisconsin
Honored By
Colonel & Mrs. John J. Durant (Ret)
Relationship
Daughter & Son-in-law
LANDED OMAHA BEACH ON D-DAY PLUS ONE AS BEACH OBSERVER, CONDUCTED SOLO RECONNAISSANCE OF POINT DU HOC AND DIRECTED ARTILLERY FIRE ON ENEMY POSITIONS. JOINED WITH 2ND INFANTRY DIVISION AS REGIMENTAL COMMANDER AND LATER CHIEF OF STAFF.