Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Marysville, Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 5TH DIVISION, 2ND INFANTRY, REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS. STATIONED IN ICELAND, ENGLAND AND IRELAND; ENGAGED IN COMBAT IN FRANCE AND GERMANY INCLUDING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE WITH THE 3RD ARMY, UNDER THE COMMAND OF GENERAL GEORGE S, PATTON, WHERE HIS DIVISION MET UP WITH THE RUSSIAN ARMY IN CZECHOSLOVAKIA. ONE OF HIS PROUD MOMENTS WAS IN ICELAND, WHEN HE WAS CHOSEN AS AN ORDERLY TO SERVE LUNCH AND DINNER TO ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF BRIGADIER GENERAL GEORGE MARSHALL AND SECRETARY OF THE NAVY FRANK KNOX.