Branch of Service
U.S. Coast Guard
Hometown
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Irene DeFauw Friend
Relationship
Wife
Enlisted as Apprentice Seaman on December 18, 1941 at Baltimore, Maryland. Ratings held: Seaman 2nd Class, Fireman 3rd Class, Fireman 2nd Class, Motor Machinist's Mate 2nd Class, Electrician's Mate 2nd Class. Gunner's Mate Course, Boston, Massachusetts, Electrician's Mate School, Boston, Massachusetts, Motor Machinist's Mate School, Coast Guard Training Station, Norfolk, Virginia. Naval Landing Force, USS Sam Chase. Date of Discharge September 7, 1945.