Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Lago Vista, Texas
Honored By
John C Burkhardt, AAG MOPH, Chapter 1919, Austin, Texas
ENTERED ACTIVE MILITARY SERVICE ON MARCH 25, 1945. HE SERVED IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 282ND COMBAT ENGINEERS, 3RD ARMY. HE WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON FEBRUARY 8, 1945 IN LUXEMBOURG. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL.