Son of M. and Mrs. Fred Points. Entered service May 14, 1943 at Camp Grant, Illinois. Received training at Fort Warren, Wyoming: Pittsburg Replacement Depot Center, Pittsburg, California. Left far oversees October 18, 1943 going to New Guinea, Philippines. Was in New Guinea, Bismarck. Archipelago, Western Pacific, Southern Philippines. Luzon and Leyte Campaigns. Returned to states July 28, 1945. Discharged September 24, 1945 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois as Technician Fifth Grade.