Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Lt Col Kenneth D. Benner
Relationship
Cousin
ASSIGNED TO THE VF-27 SQUADRON ABOARD THE CARRIER USS PRINCETON FLYING F6F 'HELLCATS'. PRINCIPAL ENGAGEMENT WAS THE BATTLE FOR LEYTE GULF. A NAVAL ACE WITH 6 1/2 AERIAL VICTORIES. LEFT THE SERVICE AFTER THE WAR. DECORATED WITH THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND AIR MEDAL.