Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Honored By
Carol Handte
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE. HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. U.S. MARINE CORPS. INJURED IN SAIPAN, MARIANA ISLANDS ON JUNE 15, 1944. DURING THE INVASION OF THE SAIPAN ISLANDS. HE ALSO PARTICIPATED IN THE CAPTURE OF TINIAN ISLANDS.