Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Alemeda, California
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. SERVED WITH THE 4TH BATTALION, 15TH MARINES, 6TH MARINE DIVISION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR CONSPICUOUS GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON APRIL 15, 1945 ON OKINAWA. KILLED IN ACTION ON THAT DAY, EARNED THE PURPLE HEART.