Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
San Angelo, Texas
Honored By
Joe Fields
HE JOINED THE U.S. NAVY ON AUGUST 23, 1943. HE SERVED WITH THE SEABEES IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE FIRST UNIT TO LAND AT TOKYO BAY AFTER THE ARMISTICE WAS SIGNED. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A MACHINIST'S MATE, 2ND CLASS ON JANUARY 3, 1946.