Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Robinson, Illinois
Honored By
Gene Hayden
Drafted September 5, 1944. Served in the 75th Infantry Division. Battle of the Bulge replacement. Basic training for 12 weeks to Europe via the Queen Mary to Scotland, Southampton, Le Havre, France, replacement to Holland. Awarded battle stars for Central Europe and Rhine Valley. Discharged July 20, 1946.