Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Blue Springs, Missouri
Honored By
Family
Fire Controlman 3rd Class in WWII, U.S. Navy Reserve. October 26, 1943-December 20, 1945. Served in the South Pacific on the USS LST-473 (a 5 battle star ship in WWII). Awarded: American Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, WWII Navy Amphibious Forces Patch, Ruptured Duck, and Cold War Recognition Certificate.