Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Flint, Michigan
Honored By
Sharp Funeral Homes & Larry Ruhstorfer
Relationship
Friend
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRES OF OPERATION ON THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, EASTERN MANDATES, LUZON AND SOUTHERN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN RIBBON, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, OVERSEAS SERVICE BAR, PHILIPPINES LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE STARS, BRONZE STAR MEDAL, AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON. WOUNDED IN OKINAWA, RYUKYUS ON MAY 6, 1945 AND RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL. ALSO RECEIVED THE HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL BUTTON.