Date Of Birth: November 22, 1925
Place Of Birth: Beaver OH
Date Of Death:
Place Of Death:
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Branch Of Service: Merchant Marines & United States Army
War Or Conflict: World War Two & Korean War
Highest Rank: First Lieutenant
Unit:
Enlistment Date: July 25, 1943 & October 2, 1950
Enlistment Place: Staten Island NY & Fort Benning GA
Discharge Date: April 1946 & October 13, 1953
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Wounded In Action: Yes
Spouse: Annie Ruth Cousson & Ann White
Notes: Served as a merchant seaman. Drafted into the Air Corps. Served in the
Merchant Marines in World War Two. Served in the Army in the Korean War.
Received Two Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman, and Paratrooper
Jumpmaster. While attempting a rescue on the Korean Front, exposing himself to
enemy fire, was hit in both legs, arms, hands, neck, and head by enemy mortar fire.
Despite his wounds he succeeded in bringing the wounded back to safety. He was
promoted in 1943 to Fireman and Water Tender. In Korea he was promoted to
Sergeant in 1951, to 2nd Lieutenant on February 4, 1952, and 1st Lieutenant in
December 1952. Second wife was Ann White. In Korea he enlisted October 2,
1950 at Fort Benning GA. He was discharged in Korea on October 13, 1953.
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