Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Raleigh, North Carolina
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Served as Commandant, 14th Naval District, and Commander, Hawaiian Sea Frontier until January 1943. On February 1, 1943, he assumed command of the Western Sea Frontier and Commandant of 11th Naval District. He later served in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations and served on the International Defense Board.