Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Preston Bandy
IN THE INVASION OF NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, ANZIO, SALERNO, SOUTHERN FRANCE AND SPENT 66 DAYS IN FOXHOLE. HE WAS IN 10 CAMPAIGNS WITH 36 COMBAT ENGINEER REGIMENT. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR AND A PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER.