Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springport, Indiana
Honored By
Steven A. Peckinpaugh
Relationship
Son
Entered service in 1942. Participated in D-Day invasion and continued to serve with the 90th Infantry Division as an infantryman. Saw combat across France and during the Battle of the Bulge until wounded a second time in early 1945 in Germany and sent back to the USA. Released from duty in 1946 with a 100% service connected disability due to his wounds.