Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Joy Duvall
Relationship
Cousin
FIRE CONTROLMAN THIRD CLASS. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC ON THE USS SANTA FE FROM JUNE 1, 1944 TO MARCH 2, 1946. SERVICE INCLUDED PARTICIPATION IN THE INITIAL LANDING OPERATIONS ON LEYTE AND ADJOINING ISLANDS DURING THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 7 STARS, PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON WITH 2 STARS, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AMERICAN AREA CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND NAVY UNIT COMMENDATION.