Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Slatington, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Stephen Savage
He served as a Private First Class in the 'Indianhead' 2nd Infantry Division, Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment. He fought in the Rhineland, Central Europe and the Ardennes during the Battle of the Bulge. He was wounded during the Battle for the Twin Villages (Rocherath/ Krinkelt) in Belgium. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and his unit was awarded the Distinguished Unit Badge.