| Branch of Service or Wartime Activity: |
US Navy |
|
Commissioned |
| Service dates: |
January 1942 to August 1965 |
| Highest Rank: |
Commander USN |
| Unit, Division, Battalion, Group, Ship, etc. |
Air Group 3, USS Saratoga / USS Yorktown |
| War, operation, or conflict served in: |
WWII |
| Locations of service: |
Pacific |
| Battles/Campaigns: |
South Pacific WWI |
| Medals or special awards: |
Air Medal; in Theater Medals |
| Special duties / highlights / achievements: |
SB2C / SBD Pilot Dive Bomber on USS Saratoga / Yorktown. Instructor Pilot |
| Was the veteran a prisoner of war? |
No |
| Did the veteran sustain combat or service-related injuries? |
No |