Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hutchinson, Kansas
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He served in Japan as a battalion clerk for the 808th and 836th Engineer Aviation Battalions. He achieved the rank of Sergeant Major and was the highest ranking Noncommissioned Officer in the battalion. He often delivered reports to General MacArthur during his time. He received the WWII Victory Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and Army Occupation Medal (Japan).