Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Auburn, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY JUNE 30, 1941. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.