Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Fort Hancock, Texas
Honored By
John R. Miller
Relationship
Son
ENTERED THE NAVY IN JUNE 1942. AS CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, HE TRAINED SEABEES IN RHODE ISLAND. AFTER RECEIVING HIS COMMISSION, HE SERVED AS AN ARMED GUARD COMMANDER PROTECTING MERCHANT SHIPS EN ROUTE TO AND FROM SOUTH AMERICA OUT OF NEW ORLEANS.