Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Washington, District Of Columbia
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
CORPORAL. SERVED WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 5TH MARINES, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1944 ON PELELIU. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.