Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Martinsburg, Missouri
Honored By
Raymond Wieschhaus
Relationship
Self
AFTER COMPLETION OF TRAINING, SERVED OUT OF BOAT BASIN WITH THE 3RD MARINE DIVISION, THEN TO THERMAL, CALIFORNIA AND USED LAND BASE TO AIR RADIO WAY. SHIPPED OUT OF PORT HUENEME WITH ACORN 47 DIVISION TO THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. STAYED WITH THE COMMUNICATIONS DIVISIONS. RECEIVED ONE BRONZE STAR, PHILIPPINES LIBERATION MEDAL, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER MEDAL.