World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

West Point, Georgia

Honored By

Earl E. Richardson

Activity During WWII

COMMANDED THE USS FLASHER (SS-249). CREDITED WITH SINKING 18 SHIPS; 111,500 TONS. RECEIVED THE NAVY CROSS WITH 2 GOLD STARS AND 4 SILVER STARS.