Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Whiting, Indiana
Honored By
Carol Harangody
Relationship
Niece
SERVED IN THE PHILIPPINES WITH THE 21ST PURSUIT SQUADRON. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR BY GENERAL WAINWRIGHT FOR GALLANTRY DURING THE BATTLE OF BATAAN, FEBRUARY 7, 1942. HELD POW IN BILIBID PRISON IN MANILA FOR 3 YEARS. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION, PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND PHILIPPINE DEFENSE MEDAL.