Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Olney, Illinois
Honored By
Michelle Abrajano
Relationship
Daughter
ENLISTED MARCH 1941, DISCHARGED 1945 AND RE-ENLISTED IN 8/30/1947. HE SERVED IN THE FOLLOWING BATTLES, CAMPAIGNS: GUADALCANAL, FIJI ISLANDS. HE RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING AWARDS, RIBBONS. COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE ON APRIL 21, 1944, RIFLE MM JULY 15, 1943, RIFLE EXPERT MARCH 14, 1945. GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON 10/15/1947, WWII VICTORY MEDAL 8/30/1947, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON, WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR FIVE OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS.