Born and attended school in Brush, raised by his father and stepmother along with brother Rex. Married wife Alice and moved to Golden in 1937. Lived in Golden and on a small farm on West 44th Avenue and worked as a driver for the Swena Transfer and Express of Golden. Inducted into the Army on April 13, 1944. Completed basic training at Camp Roberts, California. Served as member of the 110th Infantry, 28th Division.