Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Zerbe, Pennsylvania
SERVED FROM DECEMBER 14, 1942 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON JUNE 23, 1944. SERVED WITH COMPANY 'G', 2ND BATTALION, 23RD MARINE REGIMENT, 4TH MARINE DIVISION. WAS KILLED IN ACTION AT SAIPAN. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR MEDAL AND THE PURPLE HEART.