Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Winnett, Montana
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED AS AN AIRPLANE MECHANIC IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER IN THE CHINA-BURMA-INDIA (CBI) THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 319TH TROOP CARRIER SQUADRON (COMMANDO). HIS SQUADRON PROVIDED AIRLIFT SUPPORT AND AERIAL RESUPPLY. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON DECEMBER 12, 1945 AT CAMP CHAFFEE AT FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.