Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Cumberland, Wisconsin
Honored By
Mr. Tim Sirlanni
Awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of enemy action when he was a machine gunner in New Guinea. Also received the Good Conduct Medal. As a member of U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation with three Clusters for four years of service. Served in New Guinea, Papua and Australia for 42 months. Asiatic-Pacific Theater Service Medal, American Theater Service Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Army Service Record Score (ASR) 120, September 2, 1945. One lapel button issued and six overseas service bars.