1. World war II
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Organization: U.S. Army
Place / Date: Oberhoffen, France, 11 February 1945
He led the 3d Platoon to the rescue of a similar
unit which had been surrounded in an enemy
counterattack at Oberhoffen, France. In the face of
machine pistol and rif le fire, he ran toward the
building, hurled a grenade through the door, and
blasted his way inside with his gun. This aggressive
attack so rattled the Germans that all 8 men who
held the strongpoint immediately surrendered.

2. World War II
Rank: Corporal
Organization: U.S. Marine Corps
Place / Date: Mount Yaetake on Okinawa,
Ryukyu Islands, 16 April 1945
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the
risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as
a squad leader serving with the 1st Battalion, 4th
Marines, 6th Marine Division, in action against
enemy Japanese forces, during the final assault
against Mount Yaetake on Okinawa, Ryukyu
Islands, 16 April 1945.