Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Equality, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY APRIL 18, 1942. 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: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.