Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Bronx, New York
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 as soon as he turned 18 for a three year term. Served as an Aviation Electronics Mate 2nd Class and worked on various Navy aircraft. During his service, he discovered a serious flaw in the electrical system of one of the Navy’s planes that caused the engines to overheat and the planes to crash. He devised a solution and was granted a meritorious promotion.