graduated from Thornton Fraction High School and Valparaiso University Law school where he took part in football, basketball, track and tennis. His senior year, at Valparaiso University, he was co-captain of the football team. He practiced law in Calumet City before accepting a position as attorney for the US Land Acquisition Service. married to Mary Durand.
Entered Naval Reserve service on March 12, 1943
killed in action - USS Halligan sunk off Okinawa, Japan - Participated in the invasions of Normandy and southern france, serving aboard the Bayfield where he was promoted from ensign to lieutenant.
Entered Naval Reserve service on March 12, 1943
killed in action - USS Halligan sunk off Okinawa, Japan - Participated in the invasions of Normandy and southern france, serving aboard the Bayfield where he was promoted from ensign to lieutenant.
graduated from Thornton Fraction High School and Valparaiso University Law school where he took part in football, basketball, track and tennis. His senior year, at Valparaiso University, he was co-captain of the football team. He practiced law in Calumet City before accepting a position as attorney for the US Land Acquisition Service. married to Mary Durand.
Entered Naval Reserve service on March 12, 1943
killed in action - USS Halligan sunk off Okinawa, Japan - Participated in the invasions of Normandy and southern france, serving aboard the Bayfield where he was promoted from ensign to lieutenant.
Entered Naval Reserve service on March 12, 1943
killed in action - USS Halligan sunk off Okinawa, Japan - Participated in the invasions of Normandy and southern france, serving aboard the Bayfield where he was promoted from ensign to lieutenant.
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Entered the service from Illinois.
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