Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Viborg, South Dakota
Honored By
Ms. Betty Pinney
Relationship
Wife
Entered into active service August 27, 1942. Served as Communication Sergeant 542. In foreign service 7 months, 16 days. Wounded in Germany while prisoner of war December 16, 1944 to April 29, 1945. Decorated with a Purple Heart, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge. Honorable discharge October 1, 1945.