Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Los Angeles, California
Honored By
A Grateful American
LIEUTENANT, ENTERED ARMY JULY 11, 1941. AFTER RECEIVING COMMISSION, HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, AS AN INTELLIGENCE OFFICER FOR THE 3RD BATTALION DURING THE GUINEA AND LUZON CAMPAIGNS IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. HE WAS EVACUATED AFTER BEING WOUNDED ON LUZON. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, PURPLE HEART.