Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Boone, Iowa
Honored By
Mrs. Mary E. Ahlstrom
Relationship
Wife
Member of the 34th Division 'Red Bull', 185th Artillery, Battery B. First Division in Europe, most days in combat, chased Rommel across North Africa. Invaded Sicily, then landed at Anzio. Was wounded at Monte Cassino in January 1944. Discharged December 1944. Awarded the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal.