Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Philo, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY SEPTEMBER 8, 1940. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY B, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. CAMPAIGN: NEW GUINEA. AWARD: GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.