Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Orleans, Indiana
Honored By
Grateful American
ENLISTED ON DECEMBER 1943 AT LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. DISCHARGED OCTOBER 1945 AT GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS. SERVED ABOARD THE USS ARIEL (AF-22) A PROVISION STORES SHIP (REFRIGERATED). SERVICE SQUADRON 7, SERVICES FORCES ATLANTIC. AWARDS INCLUDE THE NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN- AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER MEDAL AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. RATING OF BOATSWAIN'S MATE FIRST CLASS PETTY OFFICER.