World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Friendsville, Maryland

Honored By

Nephew

Relationship

Activity During WWII

WENT TO THE MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY IN NEW YORK. HE SAILED ON HIS FIRST SHIP IN 1944 AND SERVED FOR ONE YEAR BEFORE JOINING THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE.