Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Levittown, New York
Honored By
Devon Alexander
Relationship
Granddaughter
ENLISTED IN THE NAVY 1938. WAS PRESENT AT PEARL HARBOR, 12-7-41, ABOARD THE USS ARGONNE. SERVED ON THE USS CARMICK DD-493 IN THE BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC. HE WAS THE COMMANDING OFFICER OF USS LCI 553 WHICH WAS LOST TO ENEMY ACTION DURING INVASION OF NORMANDY, 6-6-44, OMAHA BEACH.