Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Honored By
Mrs. Lora Cooper & Mr. William Phillips
Relationship
Wife & Nephew
Submarine service in the Pacific entering in 1942. He was a diesel electric submarine expert responsible for the operation and maintenance of the fresh water, sanitation, air and hydraulic systems. He was a 30-year veteran and left the U.S. Navy in 1972. His last submarine was the USS Blackfin SS-322 based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was awarded eight good conduct medals, VietNam Campaign Medal, VietNam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.