Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Hollywood, California
Honored By
John Peterson
HE ENLISTED IN THE U.S. ARMY AIR FORCE ON JANUARY 13, 1943 AT THE AGE OF 18, AND WORKED IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE. DURING TRAINING HE FELL AND INJURED HIS BACK, WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR SEVEN MONTHS, AND WAS DISCHARGED ON JANUARY 12, 1944.