Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Rickman, Tennessee
Honored By
Kimes L. Wilson
Relationship
Brother
Served on the USS Denver CL-58. Received 11 Battle Stars for WWII service. Participated in the bombardment of the Solomon Islands. Engaged in the sinking of Japanese destroyers, Minegumo and the Murasame. The USS Denver CL-58 supported the landings on Cape Torokina, the invasion of the Palau Islands; contributed to the sinking of the Yamashiro, Mogami and Asagumo, and the invasion of the Philippines.