At time of death, service was with the 331st Infantry Regiment of the 83rd Infantry Division. The 331st Infantry Regiment held positions just SE of Santeny, France and north of Taute River nearing la Varde, France and driving towards Marchesleux with 4th Armored Division, driving south from Carentan after relief of 101st Airborne. Opposed by elements of 17th Panzer Grenadier Division . Rick