Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Sparrows Point, Maryland
Honored By
Harvey Pace
August 1943 to August 1949. Served aboard Heavy Cruiser USS New Orleans CA-32 with the U.S. Marines at the Battle of Okinawa. Served in the American Campaign, Asian Campaign and Philippine Liberation. Received the Good Conduct Medal. Also served with Commander, Naval Air Pacific, after the war. Stationed at Ford Island, Oahu and served aboard the Carrier USS Shangri-La CV-38 on administrative staff.