World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Prentis, Wisconsin and enlisted in the Navy December 8, 1920. He served continuously at sea and on April 8, 1941, reported for duty on the "USS Neosho" (AO-23) as Chief Water Tender. His citation reads, "At the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 7, 1942, his ship was under heavy attacks from Japanese dive bombers. Furious fires broke out and the struggle to save the ship began. He was in charge of a repair party below and although wounded, he ignored the possibility of additional burns to close the bulkhead stop valves. He died of his burn wounds a week later on board a rescue ship.
World War II Medal of Honor Recipient. Born in Prentis, Wisconsin and enlisted in the Navy December 8, 1920. He served continuously at sea and on April 8, 1941, reported for duty on the "USS Neosho" (AO-23) as Chief Water Tender. His citation reads, "At the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 7, 1942, his ship was under heavy attacks from Japanese dive bombers. Furious fires broke out and the struggle to save the ship began. He was in charge of a repair party below and although wounded, he ignored the possibility of additional burns to close the bulkhead stop valves. He died of his burn wounds a week later on board a rescue ship.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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