Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Enlisted in 1943 and was a member of a group of Battling Engineers in the 36th Division. Fought in battles in Salerno, Sicily, Anzio and Southern France. He was wounded from a land mine during the invasion of Southern France and received a Purple Heart. Awarded four Overseas Service Bars, Bronze Service Arrowhead, American Campaign Medal, and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal.