Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Portage, Wisconsin
Honored By
Geoffrey Hibner
Relationship
Son
Enlisted in 1941. Served in Southwest Pacific, including campaigns in New Guinea and Philippine Islands. After achieving rank of Staff Sergeant, attended Officer Candidate School in Australia in 1944. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant of Infantry and sent back into combat. Wounded in action near Luzon, Philippine Islands, and evacuated to USA in 1945. Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart. Remained in Army after the war.