Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
St. Petersburg, Florida
Honored By
Thomas O'Callaghan
Enlisted October 22, 1942; V-12 Unit, Duke University, North Carolina. Boot Camp, Parris Island, South Carolina. Officer Candidate School (OCS), Quantico, Virginia. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Camp Pendleton, California. Overseas with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 27th Marines, 5th Marine Division, Occupation of Japan. Commissioned regular U.S. Marine Corps Officer. Retired from U.S. Marine Corps after 36 years.