Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
South River, New Jersey
Honored By
Joann Stretch Galvin & Sons
SERVED IN 4TH DIVISION, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 25TH MARINES; RECONNAISSANCE SCOUT, 4TH DIVISION, U.S. MARINE CORPS. PARTICIPATED IN BATTLES OF ROI NAMUR, SAIPAN, TINIAN AND IWO JIMA. RECEIVED THE SILVER STAR, BRONZE STAR AND TWO PURPLE HEART MEDALS.