Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Oak Hill, Ohio
Honored By
His Family
HE SERVED WITH THE 8TH MARINES, 2ND MARINE DIVISION IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE, INCLUDING SAIPAN, OKINAWA AND THE TINIAN ISLANDS. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR RIBBON, ASIATIC PACIFIC RIBBON WITH 3 STARS, VICTORY RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT RIBBON, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION AND NAVY UNIT CITATION.