- Branch of Service
- Army
- Rank
- Staff Sergeant
- Unit
- Co. A, 324th Infantry Regiment, 44th Division, 1st Battalion; Counter Intelligence Corps
- Conflict / Era
- World War II
- Years of Service
- 1943 – 1946
- Date of Birth
- 03/05/1924
- Date of Death
- 05/15/2013
- Hometown
- Paris, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Bronze Star, Purple Heart, American Theater Ribbon; European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, with 3 Bronze Battle Stars; Good Conduct Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Combat Infantryman's Badge
- Burial Location
- Paris Twp: Oakdale
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section E
- Overseas Service
- European Theater of Operation
- Township (entering service)
- Paris
- Township (current / at death)
- Paris
- School
- Allen Center High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Decorations
Biography
Overseas service: European Theater of Operation. School: Allen Center High School. An American flag was flown over the U.S. Capitol Building on March 22, 2001, at the request of Honorable Mike DeWine, U.S.Senator, for Rowland M. Seymour in recognition of honorable and faithful service during WW II; served in the European Theater of Operation from 09/1944 through 04/1945; was later transferred to the CIC (Counter Intelligence Corps) to work with Major Robert Foley, attorney assigned to prosecuting those identified as Nazi War Criminals
Source: No DD-214 found in Union Co. Recorder's Office as of 12/27/2007 | obit Marysville JT 05/17/2013; MJT article 8/1/2008