Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Honored By
Catherine Wiersum
Relationship
Wife
ENTERED SERVICE ON DECEMBER 4, 1944. SERVED ON THE ISLAND OF LUZON IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. SERVED IN THE INFANTRY AS A SCOUT. LED PATROLS IN THE JUNGLES SEEKING JAPANESE SURRENDER. SERVED IN ACTIVE DUTY UNTIL OCTOBER 26, 1946. RECEIVED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.