Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Des Moines, Iowa
Honored By
Marine Veteran
OFFICER WITH SUPPORTING TROOPS OF FIRST ENGINEER BRIGADE ON UTAH BEACH LANDINGS IN NORMANDY AND CAMPAIGNS IN NORTHERN FRANCE AND THE RHINELAND. AWARDED FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE, 3 BATTLE STARS AND 4 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS. PROMOTED 3 TIMES DURING THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN.