Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Illinois
Honored By
An Indebted American
ENLISTED IN THE SERVICE AT THE AGE OF 17. WENT ON ACTIVE DUTY IN MARCH 1945. STATIONED IN WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS FOR BASIC TRAINING. RECEIVED ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN DENVER, COLORADO FOR AT A B-29 REMOTE CONTROL TURRET MAINTENANCE SCHOOL. RECIPIENT OF A MARKSMANSHIP AWARD QUALIFICATIONS IN SHOOTING WITH A 30 CALIBER CARBINE AND A 45 CALIBER PISTOL.