Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Evansville, Indiana
Honored By
Jeffrey J. Vinson
Relationship
Grandson
SERVED WITH THE 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION, 505TH GROUP, COMPANY C. WAS A RADIO OPERATOR AND SERVED HONORABLY IN SICILY (FOGGIA) AND NORMANDY DURING THE D-DAY INVASION; ALSO CENTRAL EUROPE. AWARDED NUMEROUS MEDALS INCLUDING THE BRONZE STAR AND 3 PURPLE HEARTS.