Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Silverdale, Kansas
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He served in the U.S. Marine Corps in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force and was killed during the Battle of Tarawa. He died between November 20-21, 1943 and was buried in Cemetery #27. His remains were recovered and on April 13, 2021, he was reinterred at Arlington National Cemetery. Posthumously presented the Silver Star.