Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Florence, Wisconsin
Honored By
Clifford I. Peters, Jr.
Relationship
Son
VOLUNTEERED TO SERVE WITH THE U.S. ARMY AND WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 79TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HIGHEST RANK: PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. PURPLE HEART AWARDED DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, BRONZE STAR AWARDED FOR COURAGEOUS DUTY, AND EXPERT RIFLEMAN AWARDED FOR COMBAT.