BRANCH OF SERVICE
U.S. Army

RANK
Private First Class (prior to 1968)

HOMETOWN
Ethel, IN

HONORED BY
Grateful American

World War II Veteran.Entered service on 22 December 1942 at Louisville,Kentucky. Served with the 6th Armored Division,50th Armored Infantry Battalion.Killed in action on 2 January 1945 during the Battle of the Bulge near Oubourcy, Belgium. Awards include the Purple Heart Medal.