Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Seekonk, Massachusetts
Honored By
Cheryl A. Mertens
Relationship
Daughter
Served on USS South Dakota (BB-57)and spent 22nd birthday in Tokyo Bay at the signing of the Peace Treaty September 2, 1945. Received WWII Victory Medal, 10 Bronze Stars in Asiatic-Pacific area, European-African-Middle East area; also 2 Bronze Stars in Philippine Liberation.