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