Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Ely, Missouri
Honored By
Lance Ray
Relationship
Nephew
Killed in Action 20 November 1943, during operations against Imperial Japanese Forces on Betio Islet, Tarawa Atoll, British Gilbert Islands. Recognized Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation with 1 star, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 stars, WWII Victory Medal.