Son of William Horstman. Entered service August 11, 1943. Received basic training at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Sent overseas October 30, 1944 in European Area. Arrived November 10, 1944. Left for states June 21, 1946. Arrived in U.S. June 30, 1946. Battles and Campaigns: Rhineland and Central Europe. Earned Army of Occupation Medal, Unit Citation, EAME Theatre Medal, W/2 Bronze Stars, American Theatre Medal and Victory Medal. Discharged September 10. 1946 from Camp Mc Coy, Wisconsin as Major.