Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
Obtaining the rank of Lieutenant, he was inducted into the U.S. Army on April 8, 1941 and was commissioned on May 8, 1942. Joined the 25th Infantry Division, then stationed on Christmas Island with the 102nd Infantry, and served with the 123rd Infantry Regiment in Hawaii with Company D and Service Company as a Battalion Supply Officer during the New Guinea and Luzon Campaigns. Awards: Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal.