Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Youngstown, Ohio
Honored By
Karen & Richard Zapko
Relationship
Daughter & Son-in-law
HE SERVED ABOARD THE USS CHESTER FROM 1943 UNTIL 1946 AS A SEAMAN 1ST CLASS. HE WORKED ON THE DECK, LOADED STORES FOR THE MIDDLE OF THE SHIP. HE ALSO WAS A 20 MM GUNNER. HE SERVED ALL OVER THE SOUTH PACIFIC, INCLUDING OKINAWA. HE RECEIVED AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE AND RETURNED HOME ON JANUARY 6, 1946.