| Branch of Service or Wartime Activity: |
Marines |
|
Commissioned |
| Service dates: |
12/16/1939 to 7/1945 |
| Highest Rank: |
Sgt |
| Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc. |
I Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine, 1st Division |
| War, operation, or conflict served in: |
WWII |
| Locations of service: |
South Pacific |
| Battles/Campaigns: |
Guadalcanal, Beach assualt |
| Medals or special awards: |
Purple Heart, Pacific Ribbon |
| Was the veteran a prisoner of war? |
No |
| Did the veteran sustain combat or service-related injuries? |
Yes |
| Addional Bio Info: |
CCC Service 1st - Watsonville, CA
Shot at New Britian - returned to US during war
Amphibious tank - invasion vehicle - trained in Florida
Cape Mericus - injured - 7 times on right side
Total Disability for 6 months due to Rhuematic fever. |