| Branch of Service or Wartime Activity: |
Navy |
|
Commissioned |
| Service dates: |
1944 to 1968 |
| Highest Rank: |
LCdr |
| Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc. |
Graduated from USNA, USS Spokane, USS Midway, USS Block Island, USS O'Bannon |
| War, operation, or conflict served in: |
Korean Conflict, Missle Officer on USS Canberra that fired the first anti-aircraft missle |
| Locations of service: |
The Atlantic; D.C. Navy Dept. |
| Battles/Campaigns: |
Assorted campaign ribbons |
| Special duties / highlights / achievements: |
Unusual assignment: Blimp duty at Glynco Naval base; Round the World cruise on the Canberra |
| Was the veteran a prisoner of war? |
No |
| Did the veteran sustain combat or service-related injuries? |
No |