Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Hicksville, New York
Honored By
Mr. Philip Caruso
Relationship
Nephew
SERVED AS A 20MM GUNNER ABOARD LST 1018 AND PARTICIPATED IN 9 MAJOR AMPHIBIOUS INVASIONS FROM LUZON TO OKINAWA. WAS AMONG THE FIRST NAVAL CONTINGENTS TO SET FOOT ON JAPAN AFTER SURRENDER.