Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Muncie, Indiana
Honored By
Susan B. Latour
Relationship
Niece
INDUCTED ON AUGUST 5, 1942 INTO COMPANY G, 1ST INFANTRY, 2ND BATTALION, 6TH INFANTRY DIVISION. SERVED IN PACIFIC THEATER, MANNED A 60MM MORTAR GUN. SAW ACTION IN NEW GUINEA, BATAAN, THE PHILIPPINES; WAS IN LUZON WHEN THE ATOMIC BOMB WAS DROPPED ON JAPAN.