Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Lodi, California
Honored By
A Grateful American
HE ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY AIR CORPS IN 1942 AND COMPLETED A SPECIALIZED SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ON THE BELL INTERCEPTOR AIRPLANES. HE RECEIVED THE GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HE WAS DISCHARGED HONORABLY IN 1946 AS A SERGEANT.