Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Port Angeles, Washington
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 4TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON FEBRUARY 1, 1944 ON KWAJALEIN, MARSHALL ISLANDS. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.