Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Hartford, Wisconsin
Honored By
Franklin C. Tennies
Relationship
Friend
TECHNICIAN 4TH GRADE. ATTENDED CATERPILLAR TRACTOR SCHOOL IN PEORIA, ILLINOIS. SERVED IN CANADA AND EUROPE AS A MECHANIC. 35TH ENGINEER COMBAT BATTALION FROM FEBRUARY 12, 1942 TO SEPTEMBER 25, 1945. A RIFLE EXPERT. BATTLES IN: NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, ARDENNES AND CENTRAL EUROPE. DECORATIONS INCLUDE: EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN THEATER SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, FIVE OVERSEAS SERVICE BARS AND THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL.