Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Mexico, Missouri
Honored By
Ms. Caroline Nevins
Relationship
Wife
Served from July 8, 1943 to March 8, 1946. Served on the USS Saratoga CV-3 for 2 years in the Asiatic-Pacific; in battles of the South Pacific, Gilbert Islands, Iwo Jima, Marshall Islands and Tokyo. Received 3 Stars, American Area Medal with 4 Battle Stars, Victory Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon and Asiatic-Pacific Medal.