Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Slocum Twp., Pennsylvania
SERVED FROM JUNE 17, 1941 TO NOVEMBER 18, 1946. SERVED OVERSEAS WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 21ST MARINE REGIMENT, 3RD MARINE DIVISION. SERVED IN THE PACIFIC THEATER AND WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON IWO JIMA. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.