He served aboard the USS Enterprise from 1941 to 1949 and then reenlisted into the Air Force from 1949 to 1962.  Honorable Discharge as a Senior Master Sergeant.
During is service he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the America Area Campaign, the American Defense Medal (1 Star), the WW ll Bictory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and the Asiatic Pacific Medal (7 stars), WW ll Victory Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button