Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Redwood City, California
Honored By
Family
SERVED HIS COUNTRY PROUDLY DURING WWII IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE WAS A HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR FOR THE 347TH ENGINEER CORPS, COMPANY 'C'. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS HE RECEIVED WHEN HIS BULLDOZER STRUCK A GERMAN LAND MINE.