Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Jefferson City, Missouri
Honored By
Thomas W. Ehler
Relationship
Self
Served from December 19, 1941 to November 11, 1945. Served 44 months in South Pacific on the USS President Hayes APA-20 and USS Fomalhaut AKA-5. Made the first offensive action against the Japanese in WWII at Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942 and 4 other major campaigns. USS President Hayes was one of 4 ships called 'The Unholy Four'.