- Branch of Service
- Navy
- Rank
- Gunner's Mate Third Class
- Unit
- USS DYNAMIC; USS PHILIPPINE SEA
- Conflict / Era
- World War II
- Years of Service
- 05/06/1942 – 01/10/1947
- Date of Birth
- 02/18/1923
- Hometown
- Paris, OH
- Awards & Decorations
- Navy Good Conduct Medal; American Defense Service Medal; American Campaign Medal; European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 campaign star; World War II Victory Medal
- Monument Paver
- Yes — Section D
- Township (entering service)
- Paris
- Township (current / at death)
- Duval County, Florida
- Church
- Congregational
- School
- Marysville High School
- Record Authenticated
- No
Biography
Church: Congregational. School: Marysville High School. Enlisted on 05/06/1942; discharged on 01/10/1947; served on two ships, USS DYNAMIC, a minesweeper that was converted to a patrol craft and USS PHILIPPINE SEA, an Essex class carrier
Source: Veteran data form and photograph provided by Rosella Renz (niece); Paul Thompson (vet);11-11-10 ret pic/ec