Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Central Islip, New York
Honored By
Michael McTiernan
On January 8, 1942, he was inducted into the U.S. Army Air Corps. He completed his basic training at Mitchell Field, New York with the First Quartermaster Corps. He served three years in the 8th Air Force 78th Fighter group in England as a member of the Ground Crew. His awards entitled him to six Battle Stars and two Presidential Citations. On September 10, 1945, He was honorably discharged at Fort Dix, New Jersey.