Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Staten Island, New York
Honored By
The Engelman Family
SERVED IN THE U.S. NAVY FROM 6-14-38 TO 3-24-48 ABOARD USS NAUTILUS SS-168, USS NAUTILUS (ADVANCED TRAINING AND RELIEF CREW 5), SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT; USS FALCON (FLAG ALLOWANCE) SUBMARINE GROUP ONE, NEW LONDON GROUP, ATLANTIC RESERVE FLEET AND USS TORO SS-422. AWARDED THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, ASIATIC PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL, NAVY COMMENDATION RIBBON WITH PENDANT AND 'V', SUBMARINE COMBAT INSIGNIA WITH STARS FOR 12 SUCCESSFUL WAR PATROLS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION MEDAL, PHILIPPINE REPUBLIC PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.