Entered the service from Glendale, California on 26 October 1942, service number 19174684. Departed the U.S. for England on 26 October 1943, arriving there 2 November 1943. Departed England 2 June 1945, arriving back in the States on 7 June 1945.

He was a Power Turret and Gunsight Mechanic with the 612th Bomb Squadron. His separation papers at the end of the war list seven European campaigns (Air Offensive Europe, Normandy, Northern France, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe), the Good Conduct Medal, the Distinguished Unit Badge and the AAF Air Crew Member Badge (wings).