Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Boonville, Missouri
Honored By
Stephen C. Eichelberger
Relationship
Son
ENLISTED IN THE U.S. MARINE CORPS ON DECEMBER 12, 1941. SERVED AS A RADAR OFFICER WITH THE RANK OF FIRST LIEUTENANT. SERVED WITH THE THIRD MARINE DIVISION IN SOUTH PACIFIC CAMPAIGNS ON GUADALCANAL AND GUAM. HONORABLE RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY ON OCTOBER 29, 1945. HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE NINTH MARINE CORPS RESERVE DISTRICT WITH THE RANK OF MAJOR.