Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Washington, District Of Columbia
Honored By
Beth Ferrenz
Relationship
Daughter
COMPANY E, 23RD REGIMENT, 4TH MARINE DIVISION. HEAVY WEAPONS GUNNER. WOUNDED BY MORTAR FIRE ON SAIPAN. FIRST MARINE ASHORE AT IWO JIMA. WOUNDED BY LAND MINE AT IWO JIMA. ONE OF SIX SURVIVORS OF 240 MARINES.