Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
White Pigeon, Michigan
Honored By
Wife and Children
Served as a Chief Machinist's Mate on a re-fueling ship in the Pacific theatre of Operations. His ship was frequently targeted by Kamikaze planes. The naval ship he served on would go about routinely re-fueling all ships in the Pacific Theatre from the smallest to the largest, so they could constantly maintain their presence and position.