Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Jerset City, New Jersey
Honored By
Dave Brewer
CHIEF YEOMAN, SERVED ABOARD THE LIGHT CRUISER USS JUNEAU CL-52. ON NOVEMBER 13, 1942 THE JUNEAU WAS ON STATION SUPPORTING THE INVASION OF GUADALCANAL ISLAND, WHEN SHE WAS TORPEDOED BY THE JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-26. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION AND AWARDED A POSTHUMOUS PURPLE HEART.