Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Honored By
Joseph A. Bligh
Relationship
High School Classmate
ENLISTED THE DAY AFTER GRADUATION FROM ATLANTIC CITY HIGH SCHOOL IN JUNE 1944. AFTER BOOT TRAINING, WAS ASSIGNED TO THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER, USS BON HOMME RICHARD CV-31, FOR DUTY IN THE PACIFIC THEATER. RECEIVED 1 BATTLE STAR FOR 3RD FLEET OPERATIONS AGAINST JAPAN, FROM JULY TO AUGUST 1945. SERVED 2 YEARS; HONORABLY DISCHARGED.