World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Las Animas, Colorado

Honored By

Thomas B. Corcoran

Activity During WWII

SERVED AS A CORPORAL IN THE 9TH MARINE REGIMENT, 3RD MARINE DIVISION AND WAS KILLED IN ACTION MARCH 14, 1945 ON IWO JIMA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART.