Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Columbus, Ohio
Honored By
A Grateful American
CAPTAIN; ENTERED THE ARMY JANUARY 31, 1941 AND WAS COMMISSIONED ON JUNE 2, 1942 AFTER COMPLETING OFFICERS CANDIDATE SCHOOL. HE SERVED WITH THE 112TH MEDICAL BATTALION, 166TH INFANTRY, 129TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE THEN JOINED THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT AND SERVED AS EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR COMPANY A, AND AS A COMMANDER OF COMPANY B. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.