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Personal Information:

1. Served for 14 Years (1930-1944)
2. Birth: September 13th, 1906 in Dallas, Texas
3. Death: October 2nd, 1944
4. Age: Was 37 when he died
5. Spouse: Edwina Vawter of Santa Monica
6. Branch: American Navy
7. Medals: Navy Cross, (3 gold stars) Purple Heart, Silver Cross, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, and the Medal of Honor