Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Wilmington, Delaware
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
A Navy aviator is credited with two others for their instrumental role in winning the Battle at Midway (June 3-6, 1942). Commander of Scouting Squadron 6 (VS-6) and flew a dive bomber off the carrier the USS Enterprise sinking a Japanese carrier as well as a battleship. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his actions at Midway.