Crew member of P2V Neptune patrol bomber with Patrol Squadron 22. Plane struck by enemy fire on January 18, 1953 and forced to ditch in the Formosa Straits. Rescued by a Coast Guard plane but it overturned on takeoff due to rough seas. Listed as MIA and presumed dead on January 19, 1954. Awarded Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Korean War Service Medal.