Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Detroit, Michigan
Honored By
Rhonda Naylor
He entered the U.S. Marine Corps at the age of 17 on August 17, 1942. He served two tours in the South Pacific. On February 19, 1945, his 5th Marine Division hit the beach on Iwo Jima and secured Mt. Suribachi in three days and was there for the flag raising. His Division also served with the occupation of Japan. He was discharged January 12, 1946.