Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
New Ulm, Minnesota
Honored By
Mrs. Muriel K. Pelant
Relationship
Wife
AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR APRIL 12, 1945 FOR HEROIC EFFORT AS FORWARD OBSERVER; ANNIHILATED AN ENEMY GUN NEST IN WEIGENHEIM, GERMANY AND 20 ENEMY SOLDIERS SURRENDERED, THEREBY REMOVING PLATOON FROM A DANGEROUS SITUATION. SERVED WITH THE 17TH ARMORED BATTALION.