The United States Navy Memorial

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Rate/Rank
FC3

Service Branch

USN 6/1940 - 2/1942

Born 12/12/1917

COLON, SAUNDERS, NEBRASKA

KILLED IN ACTION - USS HOUSTON CA-30, 02/04/1942

SIGNIFICANT DUTY STATIONS

USS HOUSTON CA-30 - JAPANESE SURFACE STRIKE, BATTLE OF BALI SEA

SIGNIFICANT AWARDS

PURPLE HEART

NAVY PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION

NAVY GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL

ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL W/2 STARS

SERVICE MEMORIES

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