Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Cushing, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED AS A BOILER OPERATOR IN THE AMERICAN THEATER ABOARD THE SALVAGE SHIP USS RECOVERY (ARS-43). HIS SHIP OPERATED BRIEFLY OUT OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA AND THEN THE PANAMA CANAL ZONE ENGAGED IN SALVAGE, REPAIR AND TOWING OPERATIONS. AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.