Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fairmont, Minnesota
Honored By
Michael William Chase
Relationship
Eldest son of six sons
Entered service 2/20/1943. Sailed from New York City, NY to Gourock, Scotland, UK on the "Grey Ghost", aka militarized Queen Mary, Voyage 26E, 10/9/1943. Served in European Theatre of Operations handling classified information and communications. Decorations: Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Rib1945n. Returned to States, 12/21/1945. Honorably discharged 12/27/45 in Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. Served 2 years, 10 months, 15 days.