Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Washington Twp., Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED WITH COMPANY 'K', 27TH INFANTRY REGIMENT AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS. HE WAS A TRUCK DRIVER AND SCOUT DURING COMBAT OPERATIONS IN THE PACIFIC. RECIPIENT OF THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH ONE BRONZE SERVICE STAR AND THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION AT LUZON, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.