First enlisted in 1942, serving during WWII. Re-enlisted in later years for a total 16 yrs of service. Born in Rhode Island, grew up in Quincy, Mass. and graduated from Quincy High School, Class of 1940. Re-enlisted in 1955 and served until released in Nov. 1967. Recalled and deployed to Vietnam in April 1968 and died on Nov. 30,1968 in Binh Duong, Vietnam.