Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Olney, Illinois
Honored By
James L. Dale
SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY FROM DECEMBER 1943 TO DECEMBER 1947 AND ATTAINED THE RANK OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. IN EUROPE SAW ACTION IN FRANCE, BELGIUM, AND GERMANY AS PART OF A .30 CALIBER HEAVY MACHINE GUN CREW. HE EARNED A PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.