Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Holstein, Iowa
Honored By
Holstein American Legion
ENTERED SERVICE MARCH 12, 1941. COAST ARTILLERY AND AIR FORCE. SAILED DECEMBER 6, 1942 TO ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH ANTI-SUBMARINE SERVICE. RECEIVED AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 1 BATTLE STAR, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL. RETURNED TO U.S. FEBRUARY 21, 1944. DISCHARGED NOVEMBER 20, 1945. SERVED 56 MONTHS.