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Note: First enlisted in Navy as Apprentice Seaman on May 20, 1924 at US Navy Recruiting Station in Birmingham Alabama. Held ratings of A.S., S2c, S1c, GM3c, GM2c, GM1c, CGM(AA), and CGM(PA). Service dates were May 20, 1924 to April 6, 1946. Served on vessels and stations at: USNR, Birmingham Alabama; NTS Hampton Roads VA; USS Texas; USNH Brooklyn New York; USS Nevada; USS Utah; USS Arizona; Rec Station Hampton Roads; Rec Station Boston Massachusetts; USS Portland; USS Breese; USS Tracey; Navy Yard Pearl Harbor T.H.; USNH Pearl Harbor T.H.; US Navy Yard Pearl Harbor T.H.; USS Nevada; USS Lawrence; Uss Ariadne; Rec Station San Francisco California; USS Millicoma; USNH Portsmouth VA; Rec Station Washington DC; USNTS Norfolk VA; USS Kasaan Bay; ComFive; USS Tarawa; ComFive. Awards received: Victory Medal, American Defense - 1 star, Asiatic-Pacific - 2 stars, American Area, ETO - 1 star, Good Conduct - 5 stars.
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