Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Minnesota
Honored By
Family
Enlisted 1 May 1944; discharged 21 November 1945; SERVED ON THE USS Pennsylvania (BB-38) from 8 August 1944 until 23 May 1945. He earned 3 battle stars during his time aboard ship as well as the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He was present for the battles of Peleliu island, Angaur island, Leyte landings, the Surigao Straits, and Lingayen Gulf landing.