Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Evansville, Indiana
Honored By
Jane Davidson Shirley
Relationship
Daughter
ENTERED THE NAVY ON JULY 20, 1942 AT THE AGE OF 17. INVOLVED IN THE INVASIONS OF IWO JIMA AND OKINAWA WHILE STATIONED ON THE USS BERRIEN APA-62, ACHIEVING THE RANK OF BOATSWAIN'S MATE. DISCHARGED ON APRIL 26, 1946.