Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Bellevue, Iowa
Honored By
Jean A. Wand
Relationship
Daughter
HE STARTED IN THE THIRD ENGINEER SPECIAL BRIGADE MILITARY BAND. HE PLAYED THE TUBA. IT WAS LATER CHANGED TO THE 417TH ARMY SERVICE FORCES BAND (ATTACHED TO THE THIRD BRIGADE). THEY ENTERTAINED THE TROOPS MUCH LIKE THE UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.