Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Port Chester, New York
Honored By
Lisa Cogliandro
Relationship
Daughter
SERVED IN THE SEABEES; CONSTRUCTION BATTALION 1040, IN EUROPE AND NORTH AFRICA CAMPAIGNS AND IN OPERATION DRAGOON (INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE). IN 1943, HE WAS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN EXPLOSION OF A 75-TON CRANE BARGE IN THE BAY OF BIZERTE, TUNISIA AND RETURNED TO DUTY UPON RECOVERY.