Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Newberry, Michigan
Honored By
Ivan C. Ford
Relationship
Son
ENTERED SERVICE 1941; DISCHARGED 1945. SERVED IN 3RD DIVISION, 30TH INFANTRY. WAS TRANSFERRED TO 1ST DIVISION, 26TH INFANTRY. SAW ACTION IN NORTH AFRICA, SICILY, AND NORMANDY (D-DAY) INVASIONS, AND AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. EARNED TWO PURPLE HEARTS, A SILVER STAR, AND A BRONZE STAR.