(1926-04-08)April 8, 1926 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died
March 7, 1945(1945-03-07) (aged 18) KIA on Iwo Jima, Japan
Place of burial
Rock Island National Cemetery, Rock Island, Illinois
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Marine Corps
Years of service
1943–1945
Rank
Private
Unit
2nd Battalion, 28th Marines
Battles/wars
World War II
Battle of Iwo Jima
Awards
Purple Heart (2) Combat Action Ribbon Presidential Unit Citation
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Global Information
United States of America
United States Marine Corps
Purple Heart (2)
Combat Action Ribbon
Presidential Unit Citation