Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Ponca City, Oklahoma
Honored By
Ms. Joan M. Gregg
Enlisted September 8, 1942. Stationed in Guadalcanal, Marshal Islands and Russell Islands. November 17, 1942 to February 6, 1943 at Pearl Harbor; February 24, 1943 to March 14, 1943 at Florida Island; March 14, 1943 to February 10, 1944 at Russell, British Solomon Islands; February 24, 1944 to September 17, 1944 at Eniwetok Atoll, Marshall Islands. Participated in action against Japanese Forces from February 24, 1943. Received Rifle Marksman 279, October 22, 1942, 2 Bronze Stars, Bayonet Expert, October 29, 1942 and the Silver Star. Deceased october 14, 2000.