Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Austin, Colorado
Honored By
Ann C. Weaver
Relationship
Wife
SERVED ON USS MISSISSIPPI BATTLESHIP IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC. BOMBARDED THE MARSHALL AND GILPIN ISLANDS. A 16' TURRET BLEW UP AND KILLED 17 SAILORS WHILE HE WAS ON DECK. ALSO SERVED ABOARD THE USS CALEB STRONG TO GUARD LIBERTY SHIPS IN CONVOYS IN THE ATLANTIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS.