Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
LaRussel, Missouri
Honored By
Joplin Lodge 501, B.P.O.E.
FIREMAN 1ST CLASS. ENTERED INTO ACTIVE SERVICE JUNE 12, 1943. AWARDED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN AREA CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 6 STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 STARS. U.S. NAVAL TRAINING STATION FARRAGUT, IDAHO: NAVAL PERSONNEL DISTRIBUTION CENTER PLEASANTON CALIFORNIA; USS CHANDLER DM-S9: U.S. NAVAL RECEIVING BARRACKS SHOEMAKER CALIFORNIA: USS ATR-65.