Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Northfield, Vermont
Honored By
Stephan J. White
Relationship
Son-in-law
COXSWAIN DURING THE INVASION OF NORMANDY JUNE 6, 1944. DROVE A 50 FOOT LANDING CRAFT IN THE FIFTH ASSAULT WAVE ON UTAH BEACH. SERVED ON USS TYRRELL AKA-80 THROUGH PANAMA CANAL TO HAWAII JANUARY 1, 1945. THOUGH THE PHILIPPINES FEBRUARY TO MARCH 1945 TO THE D-DAY INVASION ON OKINAWA APRIL 1, 1945.