Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Louisville, Kentucky
Honored By
Ms. Mary J. Congleton
Relationship
Wife
At age 18, was in the Battle of the Bulge as a Combat Infantryman. Received the Bronze Star Medal for action in February 1945 for meritorious achievement. Was promoted from Private to Sergeant for this action and was in combat until the end of the war in Europe.