Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hinckley, Minnesota
Honored By
Captain William L. Peel
Relationship
Son-in-law
SERVED WITH THE 75TH INFANTRY DIVISION AS A MEDIC IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR ACTION IN COMBAT AND WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR INJURIES SUSTAINED WHILE TENDING TO WOUNDED COMRADES.