Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Honored By
CMSgt Howard A. Hadley, USAF (Retired) & Siblings
Relationship
Step-Sons & Step-Daughter
He was inducted into the U.S. Army on July 28, 1942. He was assigned to Company B of the 176th Infantry at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was transferred to the European Theater of Operations, joining the 5th Infantry Division. He was wounded in battles in Luxembourg and received the Purple Heart Medal in December 1944. He was discharged from the Army September 20, 1945.