Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Mapleton, Iowa
Honored By
Mrs. Ruth Ann Petty
SERVED 4 1/2 YEARS. OVERSEAS AT LEAST 3 YEARS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND NEW ZEALAND; RUPTURED EAR DRUM. WAS A CANNONEER, MEDIUM ARTILLERY. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON, 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND 5 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS. WAS IN THE NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS, NEW GUINEA AND LUZON.