Grew Up In:

Wyckoff, NJ

Rank, Service:

U.S. Navy Seal, Senior Chief Petty Officer, E-8

Years Served:

1966-1983

Places Served:

Seal Team 2 1969-1970 2 tours Vietnam;
Seal Team 6 1980-1983 Special Ops Granada

Story:

Bronze Star with Combat “V”, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Two Navy Commendation Medals with Combat “V”, Navy Achievement Medal, Two Purple Hearts, Combat Action Ribbon, Three Presidential Unit Citations, Four Navy Unit Commendations, four Good Conduct Awards, Navy Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross), Republic of Vietnam (Civil Action), Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal, Expert Rifle and Expert Pistol award.

Only KIA in Granada Operation Fury

Ramapo Reg. HS, Franklin Lakes, NJ/Buddy Class of 1965