- War or Conflict:
- World War II, 1939-1946
- Status:
- Veteran
- Dates of Service:
- 1942-1946
- Branch of Service:
- Navy
- Unit of Service:
- Air Group Two, Naval Air Corps
- Location of Service:
- South Pacific
- Highest Rank:
- Lieutenant
- Prisoner of War:
- Unknown
- Service Related Injury:
- Yes
- Service History Note:
- Veteran was shot down over Japanese-held Guam, landing one mile offshore. After being in the water for about five hours, a US submarine, the Stingray, came into view, and he was able to tie onto the periscope and be towed for one hour before it was safe for the submarine to surface.