Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Auburn, Illinois
Honored By
Mary Ann Harris
Relationship
Sister
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. SERVED AS A RIFLEMAN WITH THE 12TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. WOUNDED IN ACTION DURING THE D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY. DURING THE 12TH INFANTRY'S SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE AGAINST A STRONG GERMAN COUNTER ATTACK IN LUXEMBOURG, HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON JANUARY 22, 1945.