Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kingston, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Alexander Jacobs, Jr.
Relationship
Veteran
PENNSYLVANIA MILITARY COLLEGE CLASS OF 1941. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 67TH ARMORED REGIMENT, 2ND ARMORED DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION WHEN THE LST CARRYING HIS COMPANY HIT A MINE WHILE LANDING ON OMAHA BEACH, NORMANDY, FRANCE ON JUNE 11, 1944. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.