Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
A Grateful American
SERVED AS A NAVAL OFFICER. HE PARTICIPATED IN 10 MAJOR NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS ABOARD THE BATTLESHIP USS WASHINGTON AND THE ANTI-AIRCRAFT CRUISER USS RENO. HE WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT BRONZE STAR FOR SERVICE RENDERED IN PROVIDING AERIAL PROTECTION FOR THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS PRINCETON WHEN IT WAS UNDER REPEATED ENEMY ATTACK.