Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
French Lick, Indiana
Honored By
Grateful American
Enlisted on 15 November 1943 at Indianapolis, Indiana. Assigned to the USS LST-600 from 20 March 1944 until 3 December 1944. Assigned to the USS LST-1012 from 27 January 1945 until 14 November 1945. assigned to occupation duty in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater with Flotilla 37, Group 109, Division 218. Discharged on 16 December 1945 with rating of Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class Petty Officer.