Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Millville, New Jersey
Honored By
John Peterson
SERVED IN THE 5TH ARMY, IN ORAN, AFRICA, SICILY AND ITALY IN THE 45TH DIVISION UNDER GENERAL PATTON AND GENERAL MARK W. CLARK. DURING THIS TIME, HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR AND OTHER MEDALS. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, NOVEMBER 2005, 62 YEARS AFTER HIS INJURY.