- Branch of Service
- Army
- Rank
- Corporal
- Unit
- Ohio Co. E 166th Infantry, 42nd Rainbow Division
- Conflict / Era
- World War I
- Years of Service
- 05/23/1917 – 05/16/1919
- Date of Birth
- 09/28/1899
- Date of Death
- 01/27/1957
- Hometown
- Paris, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, 5 Bronze Stars, Purple Heart
- Burial Location
- Paris Twp: Oakdale
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section D
- Overseas Service
- 18 months service in France, Belgium and Luxemburg; Germany, including combat in Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St.Mihiel,Meuse-Argonne, Army of Occupation 11/17/1918 to 4/7/1919
- Township (entering service)
- Paris
- Township (current / at death)
- Dover
- Church
- Trinity Lutheran, Marysville, Ohio
- School
- Trinity Lutheran, Marysville, Ohio
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: 18 months service in France, Belgium and Luxemburg; Germany, including combat in Champagne-Marne, Aisne-Marne, St.Mihiel,Meuse-Argonne, Army of Occupation 11/17/1918 to 4/7/1919. Church: Trinity Lutheran, Marysville, Ohio. School: Trinity Lutheran, Marysville, Ohio. M.G.bullet in left arm at Chateauthieray, a town in Northern France, heavy fighting 1918
Source: DD-214, Union Co. Recorder's Office, Vol. 2, p. 253