Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hamilton, Ohio
Honored By
Tim C. Barrett
Relationship
Grandson
HE WAS A COOK FOR THE 89TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 1ST BATTALION, 355TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY D. HE ARRIVED AT CAMP LUCKY STRIKE IN FRANCE ON 24 JANUARY 1945. HE EARNED HIS COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND BRONZE STAR IN GERMANY WHERE HE CROSSED THE RHINE ON 28 MARCH 1945. HE WAS PART OF THE 355TH THAT LIBERATED THE GERMAN CONCENTRATION CAMP AT OHRDRUF IN APRIL 1945.