Served in WWII 57th Regiment 45th Infantry Thunderbirds. Also replacement untis. Fought in North Africa, Sicily, Anzio beachhead. Was in Battle of Caves. Received 2 Purple Hearts, 2 Bronze stars with Valor, Presidential Citation gunner and scout
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