Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bloomington, Indiana
Honored By
Children and Grandchildren
INFANTRY SOLIDER IN PATTON'S 3RD ARMY THROUGH FRANCE AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE SERVED FROM 1943 TO 1945. HE WAS SHOT IN FRANCE ON NOVEMBER 18, 1944. HIS UNIT RECEIVED THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HEROIC DUTY, AND THE PURPLE HEART. HE WAS HIT AGAIN ON DECEMBER 26, 1944 IN BELGIUM, BY SHRAPNEL, DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. HE RECEIVED ANOTHER PURPLE HEART. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1945.