Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Muncie, Indiana
Honored By
Children and Grandchildren
SERVED IN 291ST INFANTRY DIVISION, K COMPANY AS A PRIVATE. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTER THEATER RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. WAS WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND CARRIED FRAGMENT FROM THAT THE REST OF HIS LIFE.