Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Haven, Wyoming
Honored By
Anne Metzler
ENTERED THE ARMY IN 1942. SERVED WITH 161ST INFANTRY REGIMENT, 25TH DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATER UNTIL DISCHARGE IN 1945. WOUNDED IN ACTION (SHRAPNEL IN BACK, CLOSE TO SPINE). RECEIVED BATTLE RIBBONS FOR LUZON, GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL WITH ONE BRONZE STAR. ALSO RECEIVED GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND TWO PURPLE HEARTS.