Born: July 6, 1917
Sergeant, United States Army Service# 39525175 81ST RECONNAISSANCE BATTALION,
1ST ARMORED DIVISION “OLD IRONSIDES” Date of Enlistment: February 17, 1941
Home or Place of Enlistment: Oxford, Idaho Died: January 29, 1944 Died of Wounds received while conducting combat operations
against Nazi Germany Forces during World War II. |
A magnificent division, inspired by a wonderful spirit in combat. In the battle of Garigliano and during the greater part of the offensive which led the Allied Armies to the Tuscan Appennines, in spite of heavy losses, it maintained close contact with the units of the left flank of the French Expeditionary Corps. It contributed immeasurably to the brilliant series of success which will remain the common heritage of the American and French Armies.
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