Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Alexandria, Virginia
Honored By
Charles E. Gallagher
SERVED ON THE USS CUSTER APA-40 ATTACK TROOP TRANSPORT SHIP IN SOUTH PACIFIC. CARRIED ATTACK TROOPS INTO COMBAT AREA AND UNLOADED THEM ON LCVP LANDING CRAFT READY FOR ACTION AT BEACH. BOATSWAIN'S MATE (STEVEDORE) 2ND CLASS.