Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Hotchkiss, Colorado
Honored By
Paul K. Becker
COMBAT FIGHTER PILOT, SOUTH PACIFIC AND PHILIPPINES. SERVED ON EMIRAU ISLAND IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AUGUST 1944 TO NOVEMBER 28, 1944. SERVED AT TACLOBAN, LEYTE IN THE PHILIPPINES DECEMBER 2, 1944 TO MARCH 29, 1945. SERVED AT ZAMBOANGA, MINDANAO IN THE PHILIPPINES APRIL 1, 1945 TO AUGUST 10, 1945. RECEIVED 2 DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSSES AND THE AIR MEDAL WITH CLUSTERS.