Son of Mrs. Mae Brown. Entered service October 15, 1942 in Marines known as "Springfield's Own Platoon." Received training at San Diego, California; Oceanside, California; and qualified as tank mechanic. Served in Asiatic-Pacific Area until December 10, 1944. From November until December participated in action against enemy at Empress, Augusta Bay, Bougainville Island, British Solomon Islands, Guam and Marianas Islands until August. Returned to Navy Hospital December 1944 at Chicago. On May 2, l945 was sent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Returned to Great Lakes for discharge October 14, 1945. Rank: Private First Class.