- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Sergeant
- Unit:
- Company G, 406th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division "Ozark", U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- 1944
"While observing a counterattack developing he advanced alone to place his machine gun in position where he was able to disperse the enemy forces. He was mortally wounded in this action."
Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 42