Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
New Orleans, Louisiana
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He volunteered at age 18 for service in the U.S. Navy. He served as a radio operator on ships in the Pacific Theater of Operations. He served on the USS Rotanin (AK-108), and also served on the attack transport USS Clermont (APA-143) carrying more than 2,000 Marines to support the Invasion of Okinawa.