Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
Ruth M. Dauper
Relationship
Wife
Enlisted August 18, 1944. Served in the 101st Airborne Parachute Infantry. Arrived in Europe after the Battle of Bastogne (January 14, 1945). European-African-Middle Eastern Medal, 2 Bronze Stars -- Rhineland and Central Europe; Good Conduct Medal. Was mortar gunner and rifle sharpshooter. Discharged November 9, 1945. Re-enlisted November 10, 1945 -- served at Governor's Island, New York.