Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Conroe, Texas
Honored By
Ann Cain, Thom Clarke & Grandsons
YOUNGEST CHIEF IN PACIFIC FLEET, SERVED ON THE USS ENTERPRISE UNDER BULL HALSEY AND THE USS MISSOURI, WOUNDED. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, NAVY PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL WITH 2 KNOTS, NAVY OCCUPATION SERVICE MEDAL WITH ASIA CLASP, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 2 SILVER STARS AND 1 BRONZE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, PHILIPPINE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL AND NAVY EXPERT PISTOL MEDAL. DECEASED 2/16/2001.