Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Seattle, Washington
Honored By
Stephen Savage
HE SERVED AS LIEUTENANT COMMANDER ABOARD THE DESTROYER ESCORT USS DUFILHO DDE-423. HE AND HIS CREW WERE INVOLVED IN THE SEARCH AND RESCUE OF THE SURVIVORS OF THE SUNKEN CRUISER USS INDIANAPOLIS CA-35 AFTER THEY WERE LEFT ADRIFT AT SEA FOR OVER 4 DAYS.