Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mount Union, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Danny L. DeShong
DRAFTED INTO THE ARMY AND ASSIGNED TO THE INFANTRY. COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING AND SENT TO OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL. ASSIGNED TO COMPANY F, 2ND BATTALION, 137 INFANTRY REGIMENT, 35TH INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS AWARDED THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS, TWO SILVER STARS, TWO PURPLE HEARTS AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.