Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Erie, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Mr. James F. Cumming
Relationship
Self
Radio Tender Rifleman, Company E, 141st Infantry, 36th Division. Fought in Italy. Captured by German's at the Battle of the Rapido River, January 22, 1944. Held prisoner in Germany for 15 months. After walking over 500 miles, was liberated by American troops on April 13, 1945. Received POW Ribbon and Bronze Star.