Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Vinton, Iowa
Honored By
Marine Veteran
SERVED FROM 1943 TO 1945 WITH 423RD MEDICAL COLLECTING COMPANY DURING BATTLE OF THE BULGE, THE REMAGEN BRIDGE BATTLE AND THE ARDENNES FOREST BATTLE. HE WAS AMONG AMERICANS WHO ENTERED BUCHENWALD CONCENTRATION CAMP TO FREE PRISONERS.