Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Tyler, Texas
Honored By
Pearl Thomas
He served in the U.S. Navy as the director of enlisted Personnel until 1942 and director of Special Projects until the end of the war. He was promoted to the rank of Commodore and is credited with the construction of three Naval Training Stations in Sampson, New York; Bainbridge, Maryland; and Farragut, Idaho. Received the Legion of Merit.