Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Nephew
SERVED AS STAFF SERGEANT IN THE 27TH DIVISION, 105TH INFANTRY, COMPANY C. WENT ASHORE A DAY AFTER THE INITIAL ASSAULT BY THE 2ND AND 4TH INFANTRY DIVISION ON JUNE 17, 1944. DIED ON OR ABOUT THE TIME OF THE JAPANESE SUICIDE ATTACK ON THE TANAPAG PLAIN ON JULY 12, 1944. HIS PARENTS WERE GIVEN HIS PURPLE HEART. THEY WERE ALSO TOLD THAT HE DIED BY A SNIPER ATTACK WHILE HELPING A FELLOW SOLDIER.