World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Galesburg, Illinois

Honored By

Gary Swanson

Relationship

Nephew

Activity During WWII

SERVED ON THE DESTROYER USS LA VALLETTE. RECEIVED SEVEN BRONZE STARS. SHIP WAS DAMAGED BY A MINE AND RETURNED TO CALIFORNIA SHIPYARDS FOR REPAIR.