Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Willimantic, Connecticut
Honored By
Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH LIMA COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 23RD MARINE REGIMENT, 4TH MARINE DIVISION AS A RIFLEMAN PARTICIPATING IN ACTION AGAINST THE ENEMY AT IWO JIMA, VOLCANO ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH 1 BRONZE SERVICE STAR, PURPLE HEART MEDAL, COMBAT ACTION RIBBON, NAVY UNIT CITATION, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION WITH 1 STAR AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.