Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Taintor, Iowa
Honored By
Andrea L. Miller
Relationship
Daughter
STOREKEEPER 1ST CLASS. HE SERVED ON THE USS INDIANA IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE FROM 1942 TO 1945. HE IS CONSIDERED A PLANK OWNER FOR THE USS INDIANA. HE ALSO VOLUNTEERED FOR THE FIRST LANDING OF U.S. OCCUPATION FORCES IN TOKYO AT YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE IN AUGUST OF 1945.