Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kinsman, Illinois
Honored By
Son
PROMOTED TO STAFF SERGEANT. HE SERVED IN ITALY AS PART OF THE RED BULL 34TH DIVISION, 135TH INFANTRY, COMPANY A. HE WAS AWARDED ONE BRONZE STAR AND ONE PURPLE HEART. HE SERVED 3 YEARS IN THE WAR INCLUDING UP TO THE END OF THE WAR. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED.