Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Midlothian, Virginia
Honored By
Ned O. Morris
Relationship
Son
Upon graduation of high school in 1943, he was drafted into the U.S. Navy. He served in the European and Pacific theaters of Operation during the war. He spent the majority of his time on the Destroyer USS Kendrick DD-612 in the Mediterranean. His ship was instrumental in providing fire support for the battle of Anzio among other actions.