Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Pueblo, Colorado
Honored By
Thomas B. Corcoran
PARTICIPATED IN THE INITIAL LANDING ON TULAGI ON 7 AUGUST 1942. WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION CONTINUED THE THREE MONTH STRUGGLE TO HOLD GUADALCANAL UNTIL HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON 3 NOVEMBER 1942. AWARDED PURPLE HEART.