Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Honored By
William J. Elisee
Relationship
Self
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC. RECEIVED THE AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC RIBBON WITH 9 BATTLE STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION WITH 2 BATTLE STARS, OCCUPATION OF JAPAN AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. ENLISTED IN 1942. DISCHARGED IN DECEMBER 1945. SERVED ON THE CARRIER USS INDEPENDENCE CVL-22 IN SQUADRON VC22.