Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Ogdensburg, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Served with the 5th Defense Battalion and took part in the occupation in Iceland until March 1942. Sailed for Pacific area in November 1943 and assumed command of the 7th Defense Battalion at the Gilbert Islands. His battalion was re-designated 7th Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion and took part in the Palau Islands Campaign. Received the Legion of Merit with Combat "V".