Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Arlington, California
Honored By
Son
HE WAS A SERGEANT WITH THE 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION DURING WWII. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ITALY IN THE APENNINES MOUNTAINS, SOUTH OF SAN MARINO. AFTER A BRIEF RECOVERY HE REJOINED HIS OUTFIT AND FOUGHT INTO GERMANY. HE WON THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.