Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Plymouth, Minnesota
Honored By
Mr. John E. Morrissey
SERVED 1940-1944. TOOK PART IN THE UNDECLARED NAVAL WAR AGAINST NAZI U-BOATS IN THE ATLANTIC. ESCORTED CONVOYS AND CONDUCTED ANTI-SUBMARINE OPERATIONS. EARNED THE FLEET AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL. ALSO SERVED IN THE PACIFIC.