Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Streator, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
LIEUTENANT; ENTERED THE ARMY MARCH 5, 1941. HE RECEIVED A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION ON MARCH 14, 1945, AFTER WHICH HE SERVED AS A PLATOON LEADER IN COMPANY B, 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, BRONZE STAR MEDAL.