Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Richfield Springs, New York
Honored By
Colonial Dames of 17th Century, Timucua Chapter
HE SAW ACTION IN THE THIRD ARMY UNDER GENERAL GEORGE PATTON AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE AND THROUGH THE ALLIED OCCUPATION OF BERLIN. HE EARNED THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND THE BRONZE STAR AND TURNED DOWN A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION IN EUROPE IN ORDER TO RETURN HOME.