World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Golconda, Illinois

Honored By

Stanton Broadway

Relationship

Grandson

Activity During WWII

HE SERVED ON BOARD THE USS HORNET WHICH WAS SUNK IN THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY. HE WAS ADRIFT AT SEA FOR SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE BEING RESCUED.