Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Honored By
Ms. Nettie M. Grimmer
Relationship
Wife
Sworn into the Navy January 29, 1942 at age 16 after convincing recruiter he was 18. Completed Seaman's school and Torpedoman's Mate school at Great Lakes Naval Training Station followed by sea duty on the Destroyer Tender USS Prairie AD-15. 2100 ton Destroyer USS Preston. Served about 3 1/2 years at sea duty. Honorable discharge November 12, 1945.