Hometown
Saint Louis, Illinois
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED DURING THE WAR AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN BATTLE, WHEN AN EXPLOSION BURNED HIS FACE AND CAUSED THE LOSS OF ALMOST ALL OF HIS TOP TEETH. ALSO AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.