Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Flora, Illinois
Honored By
Harold W. Wilson
Relationship
Brother
ENLISTED AND ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON JANUARY 19, 1946 AT EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS. AFTER TRAINING AT NAVAL TRAINING STATION, GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNED TO THE NAVAL AIR TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER, MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM HIS UNIT AND HIS SERVICE AS A STOREKEEPER 3RD CLASS ON NOVEMBER 18, 1947.