Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Hardy, Nebraska
Honored By
Ms. Anne A. Cramer
Relationship
Former Wife
Served as radioman in Panama Canal Zone guiding shipping through minefields among other contributions to communications. Resigned enlisted rank to join Naval Aviation program when unable to transfer under quota assigned for enlisted men to train as fliers. Awarded wings and commission February 1946 after training schedules slowed down during last months of war.