Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jamaica, New York
Honored By
Richard J. Gunther
Relationship
Brother
TRAINED AT CAMP CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY WITH TANK CORPS AND WAS INJURED IN BELGIUM IN 1944 WHEN HIS TANK WAS HIT AND HE EARNED THE PURPLE HEART SUFFERING BURNS TO THE FACE AND ARMS. ENTERTAINED THE TROOPS IN MARSEILLES AS A MAGICIAN AND WAS ON STAGE WITH BOB HOPE. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1945.