- Branch of Service
- Army
- Rank
- Sergeant
- Unit
- 224th Tank Company, 40th Infantry Regiment
- Conflict / Era
- Korean War
- Years of Service
- 1951 – 1953
- Date of Birth
- 01/16/1933
- Date of Death
- 02/03/2004
- Hometown
- Mill Creek, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Bronze Star, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Marksmanship
- Burial Location
- Paris Twp: Oakdale
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section D
- Overseas Service
- Korea (front lines, along the 38th Parallel)
- Township (entering service)
- Mill Creek
- Township (current / at death)
- Dover
- Church
- First United Methodist Church, Marysville, Ohio
- School
- Watkins High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: Korea (front lines, along the 38th Parallel). Church: First United Methodist Church, Marysville, Ohio. School: Watkins High School. Assigned as a tank commander to the 224th Tank Company; served on the Korean front lines for duration of deployment; unit played an integral part in several major battles, including the Punch Bowl, Seoul, and Heartbreak Ridge; lifetime member of Millcreek V.F.W. Post #3320
Source: DD-214, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 8, p. 47; veteran data form submitted by daughter; HEROES FROM THE HEARTLAND: KOREAN WAR EDITION, p. 74; obituary, Marysville Journal-Tribune, 02/05/04 and 02/06/04