Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Yakima, Washington
Honored By
Neal F. Cotner
Relationship
Son
Born July 4, 1923. Joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 on February 12, 1941. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor during the December 7th attack. He served on the submarines USS Pompano, USS Tunny, USS Piranha and the USS Spikefish during WWII. He also served on submarine relief crews between combat patrols. Received the purple heart and presidential unit citation among numerous other decorations.