Sii qor faqradan - Kirn wuxuu ka qalin jabiyay United States Naval Academy sanadkii 1932 wuxuuna noqday duuliye. Intii lagu jiray Dagaalkii Labaad ee Adduunka wuxuu ka qayb qaatay ololihii Jasiiradaha Solomon
, oo ay kujirto Dagaalkii Edson's Ridge, xilligaas oo lagu abaalmariyay Navy Cross iyo Distinguished Flying Cross. Kadib shaqadiisa waxaa la siiyay Bilada Adeegga Gaarka ah ee Ciidanka Badda ee adeeggiisa sida United States Naval Attaché iyo United States Naval Attaché for Air ee Safaaradda Mareykanka, London.