Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Delray Beach, Florida
Honored By
Mr. John H. Weir
COMMISSIONED THE USS TICONDEROGA. SERVED ABOARD UNTIL HIT BY THREE JAPANESE SUICIDE PLANES ON 1/21/45. TRANSFERRED TO COMMISSION OF THE USS MIDWAY, THE 1ST STEEL FLIGHT DECK CARRIER BUILT. SERVED ABOARD FROM LAUNCHING UNTIL SEPARATION FROM THE NAVY WITH HONORABLE DISCHARGE AND DECORATIONS.