Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Newton, Kansas
Honored By
Ella M. Alexander
Relationship
Spouse
SERVED ON HEAVY CRUISER USS FALL RIVER CA-131 AND BATTLESHIP USS IOWA BB-61 AND IN HAWAII UNTIL INJURED. SPENT HOSPITAL TIME IN CALIFORNIA. TRANSFERRED TO SEABEES; STATIONED IN ALASKA. HELPED HAUL BOMBS AND EXPLOSIVES OUT OF MOUNTAIN CAVES TO BE LOADED ONTO BARGES AND DISPOSED AT SEA.