Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Fremont, Nebraska
Honored By
Matthew G. Hansen
Relationship
Grandson
TRAINED AT NAVAL TRAINING STATION; FARRAGUT, IDAHO (AUGUST 1943). INVASION OF ROI ISLAND (KWAJALEIN ATOLL) IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS (FEBRUARY 2, 1944). MARINE GUARDS AT PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII (1944). INVASION OF OKINAWA (APRIL 1, 1945). SERVED ABOARD THE USS NORTON SOUND (JULY 1945 - MARCH 1946). HONORABLY DISCHARGED (MARCH 13, 1946). AWARDED PURPLE HEART MEDAL FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED ON ROI ISLAND (FEBRUARY 12, 1944).