- Branch of Service
- Army
- Rank
- Technical Sergeant
- Unit
- 379th Bombardment Group K 8th Air Force
- Conflict / Era
- World War II
- Years of Service
- 1960 – 1963
- Date of Birth
- 06/12/1922
- Date of Death
- 05/10/2001
- Hometown
- Jerome, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, Oak Leaf Cluster, Air Medal, Purple Heart
- Burial Location
- Darby Twp: St. John's Lutheran
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section C
- Also served in
- Army, Air Force
- Overseas Service
- flew 31 missions, mostly in European Theater; France; Germany - injured on his last mission; hospitalized overseas in Kimbolton, England
- Township (entering service)
- Jerome
- Township (current / at death)
- Port Charlotte, Florida
- Church
- St. John's Lutheran, Marysville, Ohio
- School
- New California High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: flew 31 missions, mostly in European Theater; France; Germany - injured on his last mission; hospitalized overseas in Kimbolton, England. Church: St. John's Lutheran, Marysville, Ohio. School: New California High School.
Source: Recorder's Certificate of Honorable Discharge, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 3, p. 189 | MJT 25 years ago 10/25/1988