Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
San Francisco, California
Honored By
William, James and David
Relationship
Sons
GRADUATED FROM U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ON DECEMBER 19, 1941. SERVED ABOARD THE BATTLESHIP COLORADO (BB-45), JANUARY 4, 1942 TO AUGUST 24, 1944 IN F DIVISION. GUN FIRE CONTROL, LATER DESCRIBED BY ADMIRAL R.L.J. LONG AS THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNICAL DIVISION ON THE SHIP. DURING THE INVASIONS OF SAIPAN, GUAM AND TINIAN, HE WAS DIVISION OFFICER FOR GUN FIRE CONTROL.