Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Benton, Indiana
Honored By
Alpha J. Bailey
Relationship
Wife
HE ENTERED THE SERVICE AT CAMP ATTERBURY AND THEN TRAVELED TO NEW YORK AND THEN NORTH AFRICA. HE TOOK PART IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE EARNED HIS BRONZE STAR AND A GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. HIS MAIN JOB WAS AS A TANK MECHANIC.