Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Wells, Minnesota
Honored By
Terry Akemann
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. AS A PRIVATE 1ST CLASS, HE PARTICIPATED IN THE BATTLE OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS, COMMENCING AUGUST 7, 1942. ALSO PARTICIPATED IN ACTION AGAINST JAPANESE-HELD ATOLL OF TARAWA, GILBERT ISLANDS.