Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brooklyn, New York
Honored By
Thomas C. Andonucci
Member of the 96th Infantry Division, 383rd Company D. First troops to land on Leyte, Philippine Islands. Also in Okinawa, Ryukyus Islands. Received the WWII Victory Medal, Bronze Arrowhead, American Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, Philippines Liberation Ribbon, The Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Overseas Service Stripes and the Good Conduct Medal.