He enlisited in the Marine Corps in 1943 and served during World War II as a Marine Raider, and as a Marine radio operator overseas with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 28th Marines, 5th Marine Division in the Pacific Theatre.
He enlisited in the Marine Corps in 1943. He served during World War II as a Marine Raider, and as a Marine radio operator overseas with Company F 28th Marines, 5th Marine Division in the Pacific Theatre. Company F was 2nd Battalion.