Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Manassa, Colorado
Honored By
Great Niece
HE SERVED DURING THE BATTLE OF RITTERSHOFFEN. HE WAS THE LEADER OF THE RIFLE SQUAD ASSIGNED TO DEFEND THE PERIMETER FROM ENEMY ADVANCEMENTS. ON ONE PATROL, HE HELPED TO RECOVER THE BODIES OF AMERICAN SOLDIERS WHO HAD BEEN KILLED ON OTHER PATROLS FOR THE ARMY GRAVE REGISTRATION CORPS.