Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Dibble, McClain County, Oklahoma
Honored By
Robert S. Cox
SERVED DURING THE WAR AND WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION. AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART, AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AND ISSUED THE WWII HONORABLE DISCHARGE LAPEL PIN. CONTINUED IN U.S. NAVAL RESERVE SERVICE AFTER THE WAR UNTIL HIS RETIREMENT WITH THE RATE OF CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.