Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Vinita, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
ENTERED MILITARY SERVICE AT AGE 17. SERVED IN THE AMERICAN AND ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATERS. PARTICIPATED IN 7 PACIFIC CAMPAIGNS. AWARDED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH SILVER AND 2 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN.