Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Nogales, Arizona
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
Enlisted in October 1943. He qualified for Aviation Cadet Training and trained for combat in Europe at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama. He trained in the 477th Bombardment Group. At Tyndall Army Airfield, he underwent a program in aerial gunnery. In April 1945, he completed navigator training and completed bombardier training in October 1945. He was discharged in 1946 with the rank of Master Sergeant.