Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Lynbrook, New York
Honored By
William Eagle
Relationship
Self
SERVED ON THE LIGHT CRUISER USS HONOLULU CL-48 IN THE PACIFIC 7TH FLEET. INVASION OF LEYTE GULF IN THE PHILIPPINES, WHERE THE HONOLULU WAS DISABLED BY AERIAL TORPEDO. AFTER COMPLETION OF RADAR SCHOOL, REASSIGNED TO ADMIRAL'S STAFF OF BATTLESHIP SQUADRON 2, SERVING ABOARD THE USS IOWA. LATER ASSIGNED TO THE LIGHT CRUISER PORTSMOUTH CL-102 IN THE ATLANTIC FLEET.