Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Helena, Montana
Honored By
A Grateful American
LIEUTENANT; ENLISTED INTO THE ARMY DECEMBER 10, 1936 AND WAS ASSIGNED TO COMPANY B OF THE 4TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. HE SERVED IN THE STATES FOR TWO AND A HALF YEARS AND THEN WAS SENT TO ALASKA WITH THE REGIMENT. IN SEPTEMBER 22, 1942, HE COMPLETED OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL AND SERVED WITH THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT AS A PLATOON LEADER IN COMPANY B. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: EXPERT AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGES, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.