Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Novato, California
Honored By
Mr. William Garner
Relationship
Self
All duty in the Pacific Theatre, saw action in 12 major Battles/Engagements, on three ships and one Amphibious Boat Pool. USS Atlanta CL-51, sunk November 1942 at Guadalcanal. USS President Hayes APA-20. Amphibious Boat Pool number 8, at Rendova, New Georgia Islands and Munda Island. Then USS Leutze DD-481, hit by kamikazes at Okinawa.