Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Shelbyville, Indiana
Honored By
John J. Breeding
Relationship
Nephew
MASTER SERGEANT, SERVED IN HEADQUARTERS, IX TACTICAL AIR COMMAND, 9TH U.S. AIR FORCE, PROVIDING FIGHTER AIRCRAFT SUPPORT, PRIMARILY TO THE U.S. FIRST ARMY, DURING THE NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES-ALSACE AND CENTRAL EUROPE (GERMANY) CAMPAIGNS. RETURNED AT WAR'S END TO CAMP SHANKS, NEW YORK, FOR INACTIVATION AND RELEASE FROM THE SERVICE.