Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
St. Patrick, Ohio
Honored By
Donna M. Kitta
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGNS WITH THE 198TH BATTALION, 2ND PLATOON, A BATTERY, ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY. He served in the U.S. 6th Army under Lieutenant General Walter Krueger. Participated in the Lingayen Gulf landings on January 9, 1945 and fought in the battle for Manila.