Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Santa Paula, California
Honored By
Rick Bestle
Relationship
Son-in-law
34TH DIVISION, 135TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, COMPANY B; TECHNICAL SERGEANT. IN NORTH AFRICA AND ITALY; BATTLES AT ANZIO AND CASSINO. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, SHARPSHOOTER MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL CITATION, PURPLE HEART, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE, OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE OF DUTY CITATION. OFFERED BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION AS 2ND LIEUTENANT