Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Parma, Idaho
Honored By
A Grateful American
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, ENTERED THE ARMY FEBRUARY 10, 1943. SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY B, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. KILLED IN ACTION, APRIL 3, 1945. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PURPLE HEART.