Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lincoln, Nebraska
Honored By
Mr. Robert Chadwick
Relationship
Brother-in-law
SERVED WITH THE 77TH DIVISION, 305TH INFANTRY. WOUNDED BY SHRAPNEL ON IE SHIMA ISLANDS DURING INVASION OF OKINAWA. ONE OF THE LAST AMERICANS TO TALK TO ERNIE PYLE BEFORE HE WAS KILLED. AWARDED PURPLE HEART, 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS AND THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.