Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in the V-7 program as an ensign, serving as a Turret Gunnery Officer on the battleship USS Mississippi in the Pacific campaigns. He participated in the critical battle of Leyte Gulf, as well as numerous troop landings on enemy held islands. He was discharged in 1945 holding the rank of Lieutenant Senior Grade.