United States Navy, World War II. "Answering his country's call during her darkest hour, he enlisted in the Navy in December 1942, and while serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II he demonstrated unflinching bravery as the commanding officer of a landing craft infantry ship involved in action at Eniwetok, Okinawa, and the Philippines." 74th Legislature, R.S., HR 25.
Resolutions - Memorial .