Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Leona Westlake
Relationship
Daughter
MEDIC WITH THE 5TH ARMORED VICTORY DIVISION UNDER THE COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL LUNSFORD E. OLIVER. THIS DIVISION LED IN THE DRIVE THAT CREATED THE FALAISE POCKET WHICH WAS THE FIRST OF ALL THE ALLIED UNITS TO SET FOOT ON GERMAN SOIL, CLOSER TO BERLIN THAN ANY OTHER ALLIED UNIT.