Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Freeman, South Dakota
Honored By
Mrs. Ella Bertsch
Relationship
Wife
Served March 22, 1941 to August 4, 1945. Served in the Pacific 1942-1945. Received Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Bronze Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon and Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one Bronze Star. Wounded in Asiatic- Pacific Theater May 1945.