Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Manango, North Dakota
Honored By
Mark C. Olsen
Relationship
Son
ENLISTED IN THE NAVY IN 1939 AND SERVED AS RADIOMAN ON THE DESTROYER USS AYLWIN, WHICH WAS STATIONED OUT OF PEARL HARBOR, SAW ACTION IN THE ATTACK. THROUGH TO 1945 WHEN HE WAS WOUNDED AT OKINAWA.