World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Chicago, Illinois

Honored By

Mary West

Relationship

Wife

Activity During WWII

TRAPPED BELOW DECK IN PITCH-DARKNESS FOR 28 HARROWING HOURS, HE WAS ONE OF ONLY 32 MEN RESCUED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTLESHIP USS OKLAHOMA.