Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Great Bend, Kansas
Honored By
Allan Henderson
Served in Company G, 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division (Kansas National Guard). While a Technical Sergeant, earned the Distinguished Service Cross on February 27, 1945 for heroism in Germany. He also earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct, American Defense, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five battle stars, WWII Victory and Army of Occupation medals.