Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Brownstown, Indiana
Honored By
Ava Gatte
Relationship
Wife
Was inducted on November 20, 1940 and received the American Theater Service Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with 2 bronze stars, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart. Was wounded in action in France on December 7, 1944. Served in campaigns in Rhineland, Germany, and Central Europe with 16th Armored Division, Staging Area Battalion. Honorable discharge on November 7, 1945.