Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Clay City, Illinois
Honored By
Robert Medley Gatewood
ENLISTED AND ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE ON JUN 1, 1946 AT EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS. COMPLETED BOOT CAMP AND ATTENDED THE CLASS ‘A’ ELECTRICIAN’S MATE SERVICE SCHOOL. ASSIGNED TO AND SERVED ABOARD THE USS FARRAGUT DD-348. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A FIREMAN FIRST CLASS ON MARCH 30, 1948 AT NAVAL RECEIVING STATION, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS SERVICE DURING THE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY.