Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mankato, Minnesota
Honored By
Ronn Williamson
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC AREA AS A GUNNER 601 IN THE SHIP AND GUN CREW COMMAND, 35TH TRANSPORTATION CORPS COMPOSITE GROUP FOR 3 YEARS INCLUDING ON THE KPM VESSELS SS VAN DEN BOSCH AND VAN DER LIJN. PARTICIPATED IN THE PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGNS, AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE WHILE SERVING ON THE VAN DER LIJN.