Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Adrian, Michigan
Honored By
Sharp Funeral Homes and Lawrence Ruhstorfer
Relationship
Friend
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE FROM 1943 THROUGH 1945. WOUNDED IN ACTION ON JUNE 21, 1945. PARTICIPATED IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY AT CAPE GLOUCESTER AND NEW BRITAIN. INVOLVED IN THE INVASION OF OKINAWA, RYUKYUS ISLAND AND NEW GUINEA. AWARDED PURPLE HEART MEDAL, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR AND HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.