Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Attica, Indiana
Honored By
Thomas E. Dolch
Relationship
Nephew
COMMANDED PATROL WING SUPPORT FORCE 3-3-41 TO 3-21-42; AIR OFFICER, EASTERN SEA FRONTIER 3-42 TO 3-43, COMMANDED USS SARATOGA 4-7-43 TO 8-22-43; COMMANDER CARRIER SUPPORT GROUP DURING INVASION OF MAKIN ATOLL. KILLED 11-24-43 WHEN USS LISCOME BAY WAS SUNK BY ENEMY TORPEDO.