Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Southport, Indiana
Honored By
Mr. Daniel M. Hancock
Relationship
Son
CHIEF MACHINIST'S MATE ON MOTOR TORPEDO BOAT 41, 3RD PT SQUADRON. RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE ESCAPE FROM CORREGIDOR OF GENERAL DOUGLAS MACARTHUR, FAMILY AND STAFF. SERVED IN SECOND TOUR IN SOLOMON ISLANDS, ALSO ON PT BOATS.