Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Honored By
James Golden
Relationship
Son
Served in both theaters of war. Served aboard the USS Chatelain DE-149 when it captured the first German submarine U-505. Also served in the Pacific until the end of the war, aboard the USS Adams DM-27, USS Elusive AM-225, USS Mainstay AM-261. Received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, WWII Victory Medal.