World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Dayton, Ohio

Honored By

William L. Beigel

Activity During WWII

SEAMAN SECOND CLASS, WAS KILLED ABOARD THE USS DRAYTON WHEN IT WAS HIT BY A KAMIKAZE ON DECEMBER 5, 1944, IN LEYTE GULF, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.