Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Dundalk, Maryland
Honored By
Patrick Neimeyer
Relationship
Grandson
ENLISTED AT THE AGE OF 17 INTO THE U.S., DECEMBER 8, 1941 ASSIGNED TO CONSTRUCTION BATTALION (SEABEES) BECAUSE OF EXPERTISE IN CONSTRUCTION AND CARPENTRY. TOOK PART IN CONSTRUCTION OF HENDERSON AIRFIELD ON GUADALCANAL, 1943, ALONG WITH SEVERAL OTHER AIR BASES IN THE SOLOMON ISLAND CHAIN. DISCHARGED AUGUST 1945.