Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Herrin, Illinois
Honored By
Mrs. Joanna Dietzman
Relationship
Step Granddaughter
SERVED IN THE 29TH INFANTRY DIVISION THEN TRANSFERRED TO THE 44TH INFANTRY DIVISION IN FRANCE. WOUNDED ON JANUARY 1, 1945 IN ALSACE-LORRAINE. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, BRITISH MILITARY STAR, SILVER STAR AND THE BRONZE STAR.