World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Tallassee, Alabama

Honored By

Irwin J. Kappes

Relationship

Shipmate

Activity During WWII

HE SURVIVED THE TORPEDOING OF THE USS COOPER DD-695 IN THE 5TH AND FINAL BATTLE FOR LEYTE GULF, BATTLE OF ORMOC BAY, ON DECEMBER 2, 1944.