Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Stockton, California
Honored By
Donna Ystilart
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED WITH 87TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 347TH RECONNAISSANCE, COMPANY B DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. FIRST IN HIS COMPANY TO RECEIVE A BATTLEFIELD COMMISSION TO 2ND LIEUTENANT AT LISSENDORF. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR AND PURPLE HEART. WOUNDED ON MARCH 25, 1945 CROSSED THE RHINE RIVER.