World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Friends of American Heroes

Activity During WWII

AT 17, HE DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL TO JOIN THE MERCHANT MARINE. HE WOULD REMAIN AT SEA FOR MUCH OF THE NEXT 43 YEARS, AND SERVE IN 2 MORE WARS.