Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Tremonton, Utah
Honored By
Idella B. Whitaker
Relationship
Sister
Served on the USS Portland CA-33 destroyer; two days out of Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. Served on LST and LSI, in and around the islands of the Pacific. Worked his way up to a Chief Boatswain's Mate over a long career. Received several medals, including one for heroism for saving sailors from a burning and sinking ship.