Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Ransomville, New York
Honored By
Mr. Douglas J. Harder
Relationship
Son-in-law
ENGINEER IN THE 986TH ORDNANCE COMPANY. TRAVELED FROM THE U.S. TO FRANCE ON THE QUEEN ELIZABETH, SHE DID NOT NEED ESCORT SHIPS BECAUSE SHE WAS TOO FAST FOR THE U-BOATS. LANDED IN FRANCE D-DAY PLUS 10. SERVED IN FRANCE, BELGIUM AND GERMANY. THE MISSION WAS TO KEEP THE TANKS, THE LIGHT ARMOR AND GENERAL PATTON MOVING.