Sexo

Male

Fecha de Nacimiento

1920-5-29

Lugar de Nacimiento

Mineral WA, U.S.A.

Inducted

1942-3-15, Ft. Lewis WA

Tipo de Alistamiento

Draftee

Afiliación Militar

Army

Tipo de servicio prestado

War

Tipo de unidad militar

Combat

Unidades a las que sirvió

Co. 'I', 442nd RCT.

Especialidad militar

Stock clerk, rifleman

Asignado

U.S.A., Italy, France

Retirado

Ft. Sam Houston TX

Responsabilidad en la unidad

In the states we were attached to the Quartermaster unit. Overseas, our object was liberation of Bruyeres, Biffontaine, Rescue of the Lost Battalion.

Responsabilidad individual

Rifleman, scout.

Batallas principales (si sirvió en una zona de guerra)

Liberation of Bruyeres, Biffontaine, Rescue of the Lost Battalion.

Reconocimientos, medallas, menciones (individuales o de la unidad)

American Theater Campaign, EAME Campaign w/ bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, Victory Ribbon, Distinguished Unit Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge.

Condiciones de Vida

Living condition overseas was at a minimum. Bivouaced in pup tents. In combat we slept any place where we could find cover from ground fire and shell bursts. Foxholes were filled with water. I had no time for entertainment.

Recuerdo más vívido de la experiencia militar

War is hell - better to forget than trying to remember.

Lo que más extraño durante su tiempo en las fuerzas armadas

A good home cooked meal. News from home.

¿En lo personal, qué obtuvo de su experiencia militar?

To be able to prove our loyalty regardless of flagrant violation of our civil rights. I hope the younger generation will carry on where we left off and fight the discrimination which still exists.