Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Springfield, Massachusetts
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Enlisted on November 12, 1940 in the U.S. Marine Corps as a private. Rose to the rank of Major and participated in the Battle of Kwajalein, Battle of Saipan, Battle of Tinian, and Battle of Iwo Jima. At age 24, he was one of the youngest officers in Marine Corps history to be assigned command of a Combat Infantry Battalion. Received the Silver Star.