Son of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Colvin. Entered Service June 2, 1944 at Great Lakes, Illinois. Received further training at Camp Bradford, Norfolk, Virginia; Lido Beach, Long Island, New York; USS ARL 78 EX LST 650, USS Pandemus; Asia-Pacific Area, also Philippines. Patrol duty on Yangtze River in China. Discharged June 10, 1946 at Great Lakes, Illinois as Store Keeper Third Class.