Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kansas City, Kansas
Honored By
Ms. Evelyn Schmitz
Relationship
Friend
A Squad Leader; fought in the rice paddies of Mindanao, contracted Malaria. After hospitalization was on way to becoming 1st Sergeant in Japan when the war ended. Served in Japan until the end of 3 year enlistment. Member of Company C, 162nd Infantry Regiment, 41st Division.