Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Atkins, Iowa
Honored By
A Grateful American
ENTERED THE ARMY JUNE 11, 1942. 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: PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.