Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Hudsonville, Michigan
Honored By
Mr. James Dykhouse
Relationship
Son
Served on the USS Jeffers OMS-27. Battle of Okinawa, got hit by Japanese suicide plane April 13, 1945. First major ship to lead the Missouri into Tokyo Bay August 29, 1945. Service recognition; American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon.