Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Amanda, Ohio
Honored By
Sheryl L. Pontius
Relationship
Daughter
Member of the 20th Armored Tank Division; attached to the 3rd Army Division under General George Patton. Earned rank of Technician 5th Grade Sergeant and was tank commander in the European Theatre of Operations. Received the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and the American Theatre Ribbon.