World War II and Korean War veteran retiring with 43 years of service in the U. S Navy. He served as a landing craft(LCVP) commander during the invasion of Okinawa, landing Marines on those hazardous beaches. He was the Dallas area commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Unit twice winning national championships. In 1969 he accepted a position in Washington, D.C. as Executive Director of the U.S. Navy Sea Cadet Corps. During his 43 years of service he earned numerous medals, ribbons and commendations.