Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
At the outbreak of the war, he was assistant gunnery officer in the cruiser Atlanta (CL-51) was in when she was sunk during the Battle for Guadalcanal. He received the Fleet Commander's Commendation for outstanding service in the battles. In 1943-1944 he had consecutive duty in the cruisers San Diego (CL-53) and Miami (CL-89). He next served as gunnery, radar, and Counter-Intelligence Corps officer on the staff of Commander Battleship Squadron Two.