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World War II (WWII)
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MIA

County:
Grand Forks

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Gunner's Mate Third Class
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    United States Naval Reserve
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Died while in MIA status off of Leyte, when a ship exploded near a cruiser on which he was stationed.

Biography:

Memorialized at Manila American Cemetery. Received Purple Heart award.