Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Battle Creek, Iowa
Honored By
Battle Creek American Legion
ENLISTED IN THE SEABEES AUGUST 27, 1943. SERVED AS A COOK. WENT OVERSEAS NOVEMBER 29, 1944 TO HAWAII, PACIFIC ISLANDS AND CHINA. SERVED WITH THE 30TH CONSTRUCTION BATTALION AND 32ND SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION IN CHINA. STEVEDORE BATTALION UNLOADING RELIEF SUPPLIES, FOOD AND CLOTHING. DECORATIONS: AMERICAN THEATRE RIBBON, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATRE RIBBON, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON, CHINA VICTORY, WWII VICTORY MEDAL. DISCHARGED JUNE 7, 1946.