Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Newark, Ohio
Honored By
Dan Muston
Relationship
Son
SERVED WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION, COMPANY F, 2ND BATTALION, 7TH MARINES. FROM SEPTEMBER 18, 1942 TO JANUARY 5, 1943 PARTICIPATED IN THE CAPTURE AND DEFENSE OF GUADALCANAL. FROM DECEMBER 26, 1943 TO APRIL 30, 1944 PARTICIPATED IN OFFENSIVE AND DEFENSIVE OPERATIONS AT CAPE GLOUCESTER. FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 1944 TO OCTOBER 20, 1944 PARTICIPATED ON THE ASSAULT AND CAPTURE OF PELELIU, PALAU GROUP.