Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
VOLUNTEERED FOR MILITARY SERVICE AT AGE 16. SUBSEQUENTLY SERVED WITH THE 511TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENT, 11TH AIRBORNE 'ANGELS' DIVISION DURING THE OCCUPATION OF JAPAN IN 1945-1946. AWARDED THE PARACHUTIST BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL WITH ‘JAPAN’ CLASP, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.