Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Norfolk, Nebraska
Honored By
Dr. Charles S. Wehrer
15TH AIR FORCE. SERVED 1941-1945. ENTERED AS A PRIVATE AND WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A CAPTAIN (IN MAJOR'S POSITION) AS PLANS AND TRAINING, THE 15TH AIR FORCE STAFF OFFICER. MANY COMMENDATIONS, AWARDS, MEDALS AND RIBBONS INCLUDING THE BRONZE STAR, SOLDIERS MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, 15TH AIR FORCE UNIT CITATION, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL, OUTSTANDING COMMANDING 15TH AIR FORCE OFFICER, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN, 4 BATTLE STARS, BEST 15TH AIR FORCE COMPANY CITATION AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.