Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Lafayatte, Indiana
Honored By
Brad Farrell
Relationship
Son
SERVED IN THE PACIFIC DURING WWII. HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1946. SEAMAN 1ST CLASS, HELMSMAN ON USS ASHLAND. SHORE DUTY INCLUDED ACTING AS A PRISON GUARD TO JAPANESE SOLDIERS UNTIL THE END OF THE WAR. PARTICIPATED IN THE BIKINI ATOLL ATOMIC BOMB TESTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WAR.