Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Oregon, Illinois
Honored By
Richard and Connie Willhite
Relationship
Son-in-Law and Daughter
Entered into service September 6, 1940. Trained at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, Maneuvers in Louisiana, Fort Sam Houston, Texas and Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia. Left States in December 2 of 1943. Arrived in Oran, Africa December 25, 1943. Awarded the Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star (For meritorious service in combat from 7 March 1944 to 20 January 1945 in Italy). Ribbons worn: European Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Bronze Star, American Defense Ribbon. Left for States May 25, 1945, Arrived June 13, 1945. Discharged June 19, 1945, Rank of First Sergeant.