ACTIVITY DURING WWII
HE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY
IN WWII, HAVING BEEN STATIONED FIRST IN THE PANAMA CANAL ZONE AND ECUADOR BEFORE
HE VOLUNTEERED FOR ACTION IN THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS. AN AIRCRAFT
GUNNER ON A B-17. HE WAS WOUNDED WHILE PROTECTING A CONVOY IN NEW GUINEA AND
RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART.