Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
South Bend, Indiana
SERVED ABOARD THE USS CINCINNATI, HE AIDED IN THE CAPTURE OF A GERMAN RAIDER. IN 1943 HE JOINED THE DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR FACILITY IN BRAZIL. IN 1945 HE TESTED AND BECAME RATED AS A CHIEF. IN CHARGE OF COCA-COLA AND BEER ABOARD THE SHIP.