Hometown: Wentzville.

10 Oct 1942 to 13 Oct 1945 – S/Sgt. 161 Infantry Regiment 91st Powder River Div. 5th Army North Africa and Italy.

Wounded in action in Italy 20 Jun 1944. Sent back to the front and wounded again in hip Oct 1944. Received the combat infantry badge.

Died 26 Feb 1986, buried St. Charles Memorial Gardens.