Pilot of F4U-4 Corsair Fighter Bomber with Fighter Squadron 94 from aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea. While on combat mission near Tanchon aircraft struck by anti-aircraft fire, crashed and burned. Remains never recovered. Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 5 Gold Stars, Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and Republic of Korea War Service Medal.