Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Ottawa, Illinois
Honored By
James Gorman
Relationship
Son
1943 enlisted in the Navy. After recruit Training and specialty schooling, he was assigned to the 7th Fleet. After arriving in the SW Pacific he was assigned to shore line duty in the Philippine Islands, serving in numerous locations through out the ever changing war effort. After Sept 2, 1945, he returned to the states discharging Dec. 10th 1945. Among his Medals were the Asiatic Pacific and Philippine Liberation medals.