Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Jackson County, Wisconsin
Honored By
G. Holcomb
Enlisted in 1942 and assigned to the 11th armored division that served in the European theater of Operations in general Patton's 3rd army. His division was in combat starting with the battle of the bulge in December 1944 until victory in Europe. He then served with the occupation army in Germany. awarded the bronze star and combat infantryman badge.