Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
San Bernardino, California
Honored By
Mary B., Debbie L., Bill, and Tim Coleman
Relationship
Wife and Children
LEFT FOR EUROPEAN THEATER ON AUGUST 6, 1944. SERVED WITH THE 319TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION, BUILDING ROADS IN NORTHERN FRANCE, ARDENNES, RHINELAND, AND CENTRAL EUROPE. HIS SPECIALTIES WERE AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC AND MARKSMAN WITH THE M1 RIFLE. RECEIVED AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.