Son of Brig. Gen. and Mr. R.M. Hardaway of Wheat Ridge, brother of Lt. Col. R.M. Hardaway of Fort Belvoir, VA, and husband of Eleanor Hardaway whom he married in 1949. Member 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. For his leadership and valor, awarded Silver Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Attended Park Hill School in Denver while father was stationed at Fitzsimons from 1932-1938. Studied one year at University of Utah, graduated West Point, Class of 1949.