Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Geneva, Indiana
Honored By
Mr. James M. Blake
18TH INFANTRY, COMPANY E OF THE FAMOUS 1ST DIVISION OF THE 1ST ARMY. INDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 23, 1943. REPORTED FOR ACTIVE DUTY ON DECEMBER 14, 1943 AND FOUGHT IN FRANCE AND GERMANY. HE WAS WOUNDED AND LATER DIED ON MARCH 19, 1945. SERGEANT #35292090. AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL, TWO PURPLE HEARTS, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER RIBBON, BRONZE SERVICE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.