Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Dubois, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Edward Klebacha
Relationship
Nephew
SEABEE. ENTERED SERVICE BEFORE WAR. INVOLVED WITH MOST PACIFIC LANDINGS BUILDING HOSPITALS AND AIRSTRIPS. MADE SOME LANDINGS BEFORE REGULAR COMBAT UNITS. TWO LANDING CRAFT SHOT OUT FROM UNDER HIM.