Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Newalla, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
WENT TO WORK HELPING TO BUILD TINKER FIELD IN MIDWEST CITY, OKLAHOMA AFTER COMPLETING NINTH GRADE. SERVED ABOARD THE SUBMARINE TENDER USS SPERRY (AS-12) DURING THE WAR. HIS SHIP SERVICED, REFITTED AND REPAIRED SUBMARINES AT PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, MIDWAY ISLAND, MAJURA ATOLL AND GUAM. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.