Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Queens, New York
Honored By
Tainale Jensen
Relationship
Daughter
HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY ON OCTOBER 3, 1942 AT CAMP UPTON IN LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK. AFTER SERVING IN THE 158TH INFANTRY (COMPONENT AUS), HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED ON AUGUST 22, 1945 AT FORT DIX, NEW JERSEY. BETWEEN 1941 AND 1945, HIS SELFLESS ACTIONS LED TO THE RECEIPT OF SEVERAL PRESTIGIOUS MEDALS INCLUDING THE PURPLE HEART AND BRONZE STAR.