Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Manchester, Iowa
Honored By
Ronald, Linda, Diana and Anita
Relationship
Son and Daughters
ASSIGNED DUTY AS A MEDIC ABOARD THE TROOP SHIP, USS HENRICO APA-45. SUPPORTED VARIOUS INVASIONS INCLUDING THE MARSHALL ISLANDS WITH THE 77TH U.S. ARMY INFANTRY DIVISION. AWARDED THE SILVER STAR MEDAL FOR ASSISTING IN THE EVACUATION OF COMBAT SOLDIERS FROM THE COMBAT AREAS.