Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Frederick, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER ABOARD THE DESTROYER USS HENLEY (DD-391). AWARDED THE AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN. CONTINUED IN U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SERVICE AFTER THE WAR; WAS RECALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY WITH THE 45TH INFANTRY 'THUNDERBIRD' DIVISION AND SERVED UNTIL AGAIN HONORABLY DISCHARGED.