Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Williston, North Dakota
Honored By
John R. Conlin
Entered U.S. Navy Minot, North Dakota June 4, 1944. Served in South Pacific 1944 to late 1945 on the USS Henrico APA-45 when it was struck by Japanese Kamikaze on April 2, 1945. Transferred to USS Sarasota APA-204 to continue to Korea and China. Discharged June 6, 1946.