Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Paris, Illinois
Honored By
Wayne Dudley
Relationship
Son
He was inducted into the U.S. Navy as an Apprentice Seaman, class V-6, on April 14, 1944, received training and was advanced to Radarman 3rd class. He served on the destroyer tender USS Hamul and was awarded the bronze star for his service in the Asiatic-Pacific conflict. He was transferred for discharge on November 30, 1945.