He was 18 when inducted into the US Army Infantry on 22 Jun 1943 at Houston, Texas. Trained for automotive mechanic & sent overseas 6 Dec 43. Earned his Combat Infantryman Badge 22 May 44. Battles: Bismarck Archipelago; New Guinea; Luzon. Awards: Bronze Star Medal; 4 Overseas Service Bars; Victory Ribbon; Good Conduct Medal; Philippine Liberation Ribbon w/1 Bronze Star; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/3 Bronze Stars & 1 Bronze Arrowhead. Arrived USA 22 Dec 45 & separated 158th Infantry "Bushmasters" at Fort Sam Houston, Texas on 18 Jan 46.