Branch of Service or Wartime Activity:
Army; Drafted
Service Dates:
1943-1945
Highest Rank / Rate:
T/4 Sgt
Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc.:
279th Engineer Combat Battalion
War, Operation or Conflict served in:
World War II
Locations of Service:
France, Holland, Belgium, Germany
Battles / Campaigns:
Battle of the Bulge
Special Duties / Highlights / Achievements:
Combat Engineer, Purple Heart
Was the Veteran a Prisoner of War?
No
Did the Veteran Sustain Combat or Service-related Injuries?
Yes