World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Coast Guard

Hometown

Thurmont, Maryland

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Activity During WWII

FROM 1940 TO 1945 HE SERVED AS COMMANDANT OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD. HE WAS THE 1ST COAST GUARD OFFICER TO HOLD THE RANKS OF VICE ADMIRAL AND ADMIRAL.