Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Honored By
A Grateful American
LIEUTENANT; ASSIGNED TO THE 109TH INFANTRY, 28TH DIVISION. HE WAS COMMISSIONED ON OCTOBER 8, 1942. WITH THE 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, HE SERVED AS A PLATOON LEADER, TRANSPORTATION OFFICER FOR THE 1ST BATTALION, EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF COMPANY C, AND AS A REGIMENTAL LIAISON OFFICER. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, LUZON. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.