Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Cleveland, Ohio
Honored By
An Indebted American
ENLISTED IN THE SERVICE. SERVED AS A PLATOON LEADER IN THE 3RD BATTALION, 28TH MARINES, 5TH DIVISION. TRAINED AS A FLAME THROWER. RECIPIENT OF A PURPLE HEART AFTER BEING WOUNDED IN THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA.