Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Colvin. Entered Service August 27, 1942 at Great Lakes, Illinois. Received training at N.R.S. Chicago, Illinois; N.T.S. San Diego, California; USS Chenango (CVE28) USS Kula Gulf (CVE108) in Asia-Pacific Area, Philippines Area, American Theatre. Discharged January 3, 1946 as CM Third Class.