Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Mt. Vernon, New York
Honored By
His Wife, Children & Grandchildren
FIRST CLASS GUNNER'S MATE; SERVED ON THE USS TICONDEROGA CV-14 FROM 1943-1945. ALONG WITH CREW HELPED BRING THE TICONDEROGA BACK SAFELY AFTER 2 KAMIKAZE ATTACKS ON JANUARY 22, 1945. RECEIVED 5 BATTLE STARS AND 3 NAVY UNIT COMMENDATIONS.