Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Glencoe, Illinois
Honored By
Terry Coradini
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE AMERICAL DIVISION,IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, PHILIPPINES, GUADALCANAL, NORTHERN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND NEW CALEDONIA. RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE BATTLE STAR, 7 OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS, 1 SERVICE STRIPE, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON WITH 3 BRONZE BATTLE STARS. SERVED 5 MONTHS AS A RIFLEMAN, 30 MONTHS AS A MESSENGER, 9 MONTHS AS A MACHINE GUNNER AND 5 MONTHS AS A MILITARY POLICEMAN. HONORABLE DISCHARGE ON AUGUST 28, 1945.