Mike was born Nov. 29,1945 and went thru Boot Camp at Great Lakes IL. Mike joined the Southerland in 1964 at Mare Island, CA fresh from machinist school at Great Lakes, IL.and served in Main Control (FWD engine room) under Chief Davis. Made MM3 (E4) in 1965 and then MM2 in January 1967. Flown to Tachikawa, Japan two months later to joinUSS Morton (DD948) at Sasebo to serve as senior petty officer in after engin room. Discharged in December 678 after serving with good shipmates on both ships and thoroughly enjoying their comradship.
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