Branch of service: Army
Trained at Camp Rucker, Al., Nashville, Tn., Camp Horn, Az., Camp San Luis Obispo, Ca. and Camp Beale, Ca.
Embarkation June 18, 1944
Served in Pacific Theater
Engaged as a member of the famous 81st "Wild
Cat" division trained under Brig. General Elliott
Roosevelt
Awarded Combat Infantryman Badge, Purple Heart, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and Victory Medal (also eligible for posthumous Bronze Star Medal) (Scroll down to view medals)
Rank held: Sergeant
Served 22 months
Wounded in action in Palau Islands and died on September
24, 1944
Buried on Anguar Island November 25, 1944 with full
military honors.
