He was awarded the Bronze Star by the 3rd Division along with 19 others of his unit of DD-Tanks for participating in the first assault wave on 15 Aug 1944 at "Yellow Beach". He was killed at Le Griffon as he was "buttoning up" his tank during a German artillery barrage. He was pulling shut the door halves of his turret hatch when an airburst showered his M$ with hot metal. One piece slipped through near the hatch and struck him in the side of the head. His platoon was in a state of shock when they learned of his death. As their lieutenant, he was admired for his combat leadership, fairness, and kind personality. He was an officer who always put the needs of his men first.
He was awarded the Bronze Star by the 3rd Division along with 19 others of his unit of DD-Tanks for participating in the first assault wave on 15 Aug 1944 at "Yellow Beach". He was killed at Le Griffon as he was "buttoning up" his tank during a German artillery barrage. He was pulling shut the door halves of his turret hatch when an airburst showered his M$ with hot metal. One piece slipped through near the hatch and struck him in the side of the head. His platoon was in a state of shock when they learned of his death. As their lieutenant, he was admired for his combat leadership, fairness, and kind personality. He was an officer who always put the needs of his men first.
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Entered the service from Pennsylvania.
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