Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Springfield, Illinois
Honored By
Edward E. Miller
Company L, 44th Division, 324th Infantry. Landed at Cherbourg, France. First troops to reach the Rhine at Strasbourg. Became 7th Army Combat team. Received Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, European-African-Middle Eastern Service Ribbon and 3 Bronze Service Stars, Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. Participated in battles in Rhineland, Northern France and Central Europe.