Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Honored By
Mr. Edwin A. Newhard
SERVED WITH THE 78TH INF 'LIGHTNING' DIVISION, 'I' COMPANY, 311TH INF. CROSSED THE RHINE ON REMAGEN BRIDGE. LEAD SCOUT FIRST DAY OUT, MADE BRIDGE HEAD, CAPTURED GERMAN PATROL; WAS PUT IN FOR BRONZE STAR, RECEIVED CERTIFICATE OF MERIT FOR THE OPERATION.