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Casualty Info
Home Town McKinney, Collin County, Texas
Casualty Date Sep 04, 1943
Reason Artillery, Rocket, Mortar
Location Pacific
Conflict World War II
Location of Interment Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery (VA) - San Antonio, Texas
This ribbon will display Multiple Award devices automatically based on the total number of awards listed
Details Behind Award
USS HORNET:
Wounded on the USS Hornet, October 1942. Killed in action September 1943. The Hornet was awarded 4 Service stars. He also received the Presidential Unit Citation as part of Torpedo Squadron 8 operating from U.S.S. Hornet CV-8.