Was married. Member 12th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, 18th Fighter Bomber Wing. Pilot of F-51D Mustang night fighter. During a combat mission on October 22, 1951 engine failed and he was unable to bail out. Listed MIA on October 22, 1951, presumed dead on December 31, 1953, remains never recovered. Awarded Air Medal, Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation and Republic of Korea War Service Medal.