Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Agana, Guam
Honored By
Frances A. Santos
Relationship
Niece
MY UNCLE WAS MISSING IN ACTION AND AFTER THREE YEARS, BY LAW, PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN DECLARED HIM DEAD. HIS REMAINS WERE NEVER FOUND WHEN HIS SHIP, THE USS GOLD STAR, WAS SUNK BY THE JAPANESE. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, AMONG OTHER MEDALS.