- Branch of Service
- Army
- Rank
- Private First Class
- Unit
- 247th Company A. combat engineer; supported the 29th and 30th Infantry during the invasion of France
- Conflict / Era
- World War II
- Years of Service
- 03/1943 – 11/1945
- Date of Birth
- 03/13/1919
- Date of Death
- 05/18/2006
- Hometown
- Paris, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Bronze Star, Presidential Unit Citation, 5 Bronze Service Stars, Good Conduct Medal, and Presidential Citation
- Burial Location
- York Twp: York
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section D
- Overseas Service
- England - 5 months training before invasion of Omaha Beach; D-Day invasion - Omaha Beach; St. Lo bombing raid; the Battle of the Bulge
- Township (entering service)
- Paris
- Township (current / at death)
- Clinton Township, Columbus, Ohio
- Church
- Lane Ave. Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio
- School
- York High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: England - 5 months training before invasion of Omaha Beach; D-Day invasion - Omaha Beach; St. Lo bombing raid; the Battle of the Bulge. Church: Lane Ave. Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio. School: York High School.
Source: Recorder's Certificate of Honorable Discharge, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 3, p. 327