Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Robert J. Rusconi
Relationship
Friend
HE ENTERED THE MARINE CORPS ON AUGUST 31, 1942 AND SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC CAMPAIGN. HE WAS ASSIGNED TO THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, FLEET MARINE FORCE, AS A POSTAL CLERK D, THEN WITH AN ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY SPECIAL WEAPONS BATTALION. HE PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVE SERVICE IN GUADALCANAL, SOLOMON ISLANDS AND AUSTRALIA. HE WAS DISCHARGED ON JUNE 21, 1945.