Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Sioux City, Iowa
Honored By
Frank
Relationship
Brother
ASSIGNED FOR DUTY TO THE 77TH INFANTRY DIVISION. WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE INVASION OF OKINAWA, HE SUFFERED COMBAT WOUNDS WHILE SERVING AS A LEAD SCOUT ON A PATROL. AWARDED PURPLE HEAR MEDAL. SEPARATED FROM THE SERVICE WITH THE RANK OF SERGEANT.