Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Honored By
Grateful American
SERVED AS A STAFF SERGEANT IN THE 5TH INFANTRY DIVISION (RED DIAMOND), U.S. 3RD ARMY UNDER GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON. COMMANDED A PLATOON OF COMBAT RIFLEMEN AND WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND NEW JERSEY STATE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER FOR ACTION IN COMBAT.