Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Union County, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
Private First Class, Served in WWII with the 33rd Infantry Division (The Prairie Division), 123rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Company F, in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He was Killed In Action April 24, 1945. Campaigns: New Guinea, Philippine Islands. Awards: Expert Infantryman Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Driver's Badge, Purple Heart.