Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Clio, Michigan
Honored By
Sharp Funeral Homes, Larry Ruhstorfer
Relationship
Friend
HE SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. INVOLVED IN THE BATTLE AT ARDENNES, RHINELAND AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HE WAS AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 3 BRONZE STARS, THE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR EXHIBITING OUTSTANDING DEVOTION TO DUTY WHILE SERVING AS A TRUCK DRIVER IN THE 3RD TRUCK PLATOON. WORKING LONG HOURS WITHOUT REGARD FOR REST OR PERSONAL COMFORT, HE MADE A VITAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE SUCCESS OF THE DIVISION IN COMBAT.