Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Plymouth, Pennsylvania
SERVED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 1938 UNTIL HIS DEATH ON AUGUST 7, 1942. SERVED WITH COMPANY 'A', 1ST PARACHUTE BATTALION, 1ST MARINE DIVISION. WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON THE SMALL ISLAND OF GAVUTU DURING THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART AND THE AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL.