World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Mount Vernon, Illinois

Honored By

Debra Bethard-Caplick

Relationship

Daughter

Activity During WWII

Served on USS Cowanesque AO-79. Experienced at least one kamikaze attack. Built tanks at Caterpillar in Peoria, Illinois prior to being drafted.