Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Honored By
Mrs. Jane J. Albrecht
Relationship
Wife
Served in the 44th Division, 324th Infantry, Company I. Awarded the Bronze Star medal for heroic achievement on April 10, 1945. When platoon was halted by heavy enemy fire, crawled 30 yards to the nearest supporting tank, climbed aboard and manned its 50 caliber machine gun, exposing his entire body as a result. Effective fire eliminated two of the enemy's positions and allowed his unit to capture the remainder.