Date of Induction-July 20, 1944
Branch of service-Navy
Trained at Bainbridge, Maryland; Boston, Massachusetts
Date of Embarkation-January 1, 1945
Served in Pacific Theatre
Engagements-Asiatic-Pacific Theatre
Medals Earned-American Theatre Ribbon;
Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Ribbon W/2 Stars; Good Conduct Medal; Victory Medal
Returned to States-March 2, 1946
Discharge Station-San Diego, California
Date of Discharge-August 1, 1947
Rating -Torpedoman 2/c
Served-40 months
Served aboard USS Benner; USS Prairie; USS Sierra;
USS Blue; Fifth Fleet and 3rd Fleet
Present occupation-Truck Driver
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