Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Flint, Michigan
Honored By
Larry Ruhstorfer
Relationship
Friend
SERVED IN CENTRAL EUROPE, ARDENNES AND RHINELAND. CAPTURED BY THE GERMANS IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE IN DECEMBER OF 1944 AND WAS LIBERATED BY THE RUSSIANS IN JUNE OF 1945. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL WITH FOUR BATTLE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, WWII VICTORY RIBBON, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, EXPERT RIFLEMAN BADGE AND OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR. HONORABLY DISCHARGED.