Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Bordentown, New Jersey
Honored By
Dave & Becky Archer
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
VOLUNTEERED FOR SERVICE IN 1943 AND SENT TO THE GREAT LAKES NAVY BOOT CAMP FOR TRAINING. SHIPPED OUT FROM CALIFORNIA ON A DUTCH FREIGHTER, TRAVELING VIA AUSTRALIA AND NEW GUINEA BEFORE HITTING THE BEACH RIGHT AFTER THE MARINES. SERVED AS FOUNDRY LEADING PETTY OFFICER AT A FORWARD U.S. NAVY SHIP REPAIR BASE ON THE ADMIRALTY ISLANDS, SOUTH PACIFIC FROM 1944-1945.