Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Omaha, Nebraska
Honored By
Bend Heroes Foundation
SEAMAN 1ST CLASS, ENLISTED IN THE NAVY ON 25 APRIL 1944 IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA. HE SERVED AS A DECK HAND IN THE DECK DIVISION (GUNNERY DEPT) ABOARD THE BATTLESHIP USS INDIANA BB-58 IN THE PACIFIC. HIS AWARDS OR CITATIONS INCLUDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AMERICAN AREA CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.