Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Neoga, Illinois
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
COMMANDER. SERVED AS COMMANDING OFFICER ABOARD THE SUBMARINE USS BARB. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY FOR HIS ACTIONS BETWEEN DECEMBER 19, 1944 AND FEBRUARY 15, 1945 OFF THE COAST OF CHINA. AWARDED THE NAVY CROSS WITH THREE GOLD STARS.