Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Three Lakes, Wisconsin
Honored By
Ms. Wilma Paris
DURING TOUR OF DUTY WAS INVOLVED IN THE INVASION OF NORMANDY ON D-DAY ABOARD THE USS TIDE, A MINE SWEEPER SWEEPING THE SEAS. THE SHIP HIT A MINE AND SUNK OFF THE COAST OF NORMANDY WHERE IT IS YET TODAY.