Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Birmingham, Alabama
Honored By
Mr. Alfred F. Gentle
Relationship
Self
Enlisted in Birmingham, ALabama, age 17, as an Apprentice Seaman. Served June 11, 1941 to November 17, 1946. Overseas assignment from May 1943 to September 1945. Served in the North Pacific Theater and Aleutian Islands, in Communications attaining the rank of Chief Radioman. Awarded American Defense Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, WWII Victory Medal and Navy Good Conduct Medal.