Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Ashtabula, Ohio
Honored By
Robert James Bidlack
Relationship
Son
PARTICIPATED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. ASSIGNED TO THE SS J. FRANKLIN BELL APA-16 WORKING AS A LANDING CRAFT MAINTENANCE SHOP LEAD. HE WAS INVOLVED IN LANDING TROOPS ON THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS AND OTHER ISLANDS OCCUPIED BY JAPANESE TROOPS FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS.