About
Decorated United States marine who served in both World Wars, receiving both Navy Commendation and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals. During the inter-war years, he took part in the Sino-Japanese conflict.
Before Fame
Before enlisting in the military, he worked for the railroad.
Trivia
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at age twenty-seven, making him an older-than-average recruit.
Family Life
He returned to his hometown of Toledo, Ohio following his 1945 retirement from the military.
Associated With
He served as Master Gunnery Sergeant under Franklin D. Roosevelt.
