Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ryegate, Montana
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1944 and served for two years. He was a Combat Infantryman Parachutist in the 11th Airborne. His first jump was in New Guinea on the island of Luzon. Received a Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Parachutist's Badge, Philippine Liberation Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Marksman M-1 Rifle Lapel pin and a Bronze Star.