Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Smithsburg, Maryland
Honored By
Kyle L. Martin
Relationship
Grandson
ENTERED SERVICE ON APRIL 29, 1944. SERVED ABOARD THE USS MONITOR LSV 5 IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 3 STARS, AMERICAN THEATER RIBBON, WWII VICTORY MEDAL AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 STARS. HONORABLY DISCHARGED JANUARY 31, 1946.