Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Olney, Illinois
Honored By
C. F. Moehle
ENLISTED MARCH 22, 1942. ASSIGNED TO OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL JANUARY 1, 1943. UPON GRADUATION, ASSIGNED TO USS NORTH CAROLINA APRIL 1943 AND SERVED ABOARD AS COMMUNICATION OFFICER UNTIL END OF WAR (2-1/2 YEARS) WITH FAST CARRIER TASK FORCES IN PACIFIC. RELEASED TO INACTIVE DUTY ON DECEMBER 9, 1945.