Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
American Fork, Utah
Honored By
Murna C. Besel
Relationship
Daughter
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR WITH THE SEABEES, ASSIGNED TO THE 33RD BATTALION, PART OF THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, IN 1944. THE MISSION WAS TO INVADE THE PALAU ISLANDS SEPTEMBER 1944. AFTER THE INVASION, THE SEABEES ASSISTED WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE AIRSTRIP, CONSTRUCTION OF WAREHOUSES, REPAIR FACILITIES, A HOSPITAL AND OTHER CAMP INSTALLATIONS ON THE ISLAND OF PELELIU.