Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Honored By
Fern M. Alfred
Entered November 18, 1942. Served in the invasion of Sicily July 18, 1943. General Patton gave him a pat for good luck. Missing in Action January 30, 1944. Taken prisoner in Germany on February 6, 1944. Freed April 19, 1945. Discharged October 10, 1945.