Birth date: August 29, 1918

Place of Birth: Charlottesville, VA

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Marital Status: Single

 

Family notes: Family moved to New York in 1930 so father could find work. Middle of three children. Both parents still alive. Father currently employed at Republic Steel Mill, Buffalo, NY.

Occupation at outbreak of war: Scooper unloading Great Lakes Freighters on Buffalo waterfront.

Plans after the war: To use the GI bill to get my college degree, settle down and live a long peaceful life.

Date of enlistment: Dec 8, 1941

Place of enlistment: Buffalo, NY

Promoted to Sergeant: April 4, 1942

Promoted to Lieutenant: June 1, 1944

Awards:

- Good Conduct Ribbon

- ETO Ribbon

- Expert Rifleman's Badge

- Expert Pistol Badge