BRANCH OF SERVICE
U.S. Navy

HOMETOWN
French Lick, IN

ACTIVITY DURING WWII

ENLISTED ON 24 SEPTEMBER 1942. SERVED ON THE USS ATR-78 RESCUE TUG IN THE ATLANTIC FLEET FROM 15 JANUARY 1945 UNTIL 4 APRIL 1946. DISCHARGED ON 23 APRIL 1946. RATING OF SHIPS COOK THIRD CLASS PETTY OFFICER.