Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Buffalo, New York
Honored By
Martin R. Friedrich, Jr.
Relationship
Son
Served in the United States Army Infantry from September 2, 1941 to October 15, 1945. Veteran in the Pacific Theater and engaged in the Battle of Makin Island, Battle of Saipan and Battle of Okinawa as part of Company M of the 105th Infantry. Occupation Code 605 -- Heavy Machine Gunner. Awards: Combat Infantry Badge, Carbine Marksman, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon (w/2 Bronze Stars), American Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal.