World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Pelzer, South Carolina

Honored By

Donald K. Wood

Relationship

Son

Activity During WWII

SERVED ON THE USS PORTENT AM-106. HE WAS KILLED IN THE INVASION OF ANZIO, ITALY WHEN THE SHIP HIT A MINE AND BLEW UP.