Soldier Details

Division:

Army
3118 Signal Corp

Theater of Operation:

European

Served:

Nov 1, 1942 - Dec 7, 1945

Honored By:

Widow, Leona Nickerson

Biography

Augustine was one of four cryptographers that sent the message of the German surrender to the world from Reims, France. The unit went to I.G. Farben building in Frankfurt, Germany to continue the code work. Augustine remained there until his discharge.