1940 Census shows him living at home with his parents in Hazel Park, Michigan. He is listed as being employed as a clerk.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Service number was 36104708. Served with 30th Infantry Division, 120th Infantry Regiment. The 30th Infantry Division arrived in England, 22 February 1944, and trained until June. It landed at Omaha Beach, Normandy, 10 June 1944, secured the Vire-et-Taute Canal, crossed the Vire River, 7 July, and, beginning on 25 July spearheaded the St. Lo break-through. The day after the Division relieved the 1st Infantry Division near Mortain on 6 August, the German drive to Avranches began. Fighting in place with all available personnel, the 30th frustrated enemy plans and broke the enemy spearhead in a week of violent struggle, 7 to 12 August. He was KIA during fights with German defending post in Fougeres, France.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Service number was 36104708. Served with 30th Infantry Division, 120th Infantry Regiment. The 30th Infantry Division arrived in England, 22 February 1944, and trained until June. It landed at Omaha Beach, Normandy, 10 June 1944, secured the Vire-et-Taute Canal, crossed the Vire River, 7 July, and, beginning on 25 July spearheaded the St. Lo break-through. The day after the Division relieved the 1st Infantry Division near Mortain on 6 August, the German drive to Avranches began. Fighting in place with all available personnel, the 30th frustrated enemy plans and broke the enemy spearhead in a week of violent struggle, 7 to 12 August. He was KIA during fights with German defending post in Fougeres, France.
1940 Census shows him living at home with his parents in Hazel Park, Michigan. He is listed as being employed as a clerk.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Service number was 36104708. Served with 30th Infantry Division, 120th Infantry Regiment. The 30th Infantry Division arrived in England, 22 February 1944, and trained until June. It landed at Omaha Beach, Normandy, 10 June 1944, secured the Vire-et-Taute Canal, crossed the Vire River, 7 July, and, beginning on 25 July spearheaded the St. Lo break-through. The day after the Division relieved the 1st Infantry Division near Mortain on 6 August, the German drive to Avranches began. Fighting in place with all available personnel, the 30th frustrated enemy plans and broke the enemy spearhead in a week of violent struggle, 7 to 12 August. He was KIA during fights with German defending post in Fougeres, France.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Service number was 36104708. Served with 30th Infantry Division, 120th Infantry Regiment. The 30th Infantry Division arrived in England, 22 February 1944, and trained until June. It landed at Omaha Beach, Normandy, 10 June 1944, secured the Vire-et-Taute Canal, crossed the Vire River, 7 July, and, beginning on 25 July spearheaded the St. Lo break-through. The day after the Division relieved the 1st Infantry Division near Mortain on 6 August, the German drive to Avranches began. Fighting in place with all available personnel, the 30th frustrated enemy plans and broke the enemy spearhead in a week of violent struggle, 7 to 12 August. He was KIA during fights with German defending post in Fougeres, France.
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