Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Washington County, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED IN WWII WITH THE 33RD INFANTRY DIVISION SERGEANT, (THE PRAIRIE DIVISION), 123RD INFANTRY REGIMENT, 1ST BATTALION, COMPANY C, IN THE PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS. KILLED IN ACTION APRIL 2, 1945. CAMPAIGNS: NEW GUINEA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDS: EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SILVER STAR MEDAL, PURPLE HEART.