Born: November 15, 1927 Sergeant, United States Army Service# RA39949154
C CO, 1ST BATTALION, 32ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION
Date of Enlistment: February 28, 1946 Home or Place of Enlistment: Caldwell, Idaho Killed in Action: March 25, 1953
REPUBLIC OF KOREA PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION
By Order of the Secretary of the Army, the Presidential Unit Citation has been awarded by the President of the Republic of Korea to:
SEVENTH INFANTRY DIVISION, UNITED STATES ARMY
CITATION: The 7th Infantry Division, after playing a significant role in the liberation of Seoul effecting a link-up with the 1st Cavalry Division, was landed amphibiously at Iwon in North Korea on October 28, 1950. Elements of the Division spearheaded a drive to the north and entered the Yalu River city of Hyesanjin in November 1950 and a task force moved to the eastern shore of the Chosin Reservoir and with the 1st Marine Division participated in severe fighting against the Chinese Communist Forces. The task force reached Hungnam in December 1950, and rejoined other elements of the Division. After successfully defending a sector of the perimeter, the Division was evacuated by sea for further operations. Early in 1951, the Division advanced in the eastern sector to a position just south of the 38th parallel and continued its attack to the north, capturing important objectives and defeating enemy attempts to break through key positions. In May the Division led a drive on the central front and captured the key city of Hwachon. Limited objective attacks were conducted during August and September, and from October 1951 to February 1952 the Division with exceptional gallantry occupied and defended positions in the Heartbreak Ridge and Punch Bowl areas. From April 1952 until the cease-fire was effected on 27 July 1953 the Division launched coordinated attacks with the Second Republic of Korea Division, successfully defending important positions in the Chorwon Valley sector, and actively and effectively patrolled vital areas. The outstanding performance of duty by each individual member of the 7th Division and attached units contributed immeasurably to the accomplishment of the mission of the United Nations Forces and is in accord with the highest traditions of the military service. By this citation each member of the 7th United States Infantry Division and attached units who served in Korea during the period 30 September 1950 to 27 July 1953 is entitled to wear the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon.