Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Helena, Montana
Honored By
Jacob Simkins
Relationship
Grandson
HE WAS DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY IN 1942 AND SERVED WITH DISTINCTION FIRST WITH THE 82ND AIRBORNE IN NORTH AFRICA AND THEN WITH THE 101ST AIRBORNE AT ANZIO (ITALY), THE D-DAY INVASION, OPERATION MARKET GARDEN, AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE WAS THE RECIPIENT OF FIVE BRONZE STARS.