LtCol, United States Marine Corps,
25 years, 8 months – 1 June 1942 to 31 Jan 1968

Decorations:
Distinguished Flying Cross w/2*
Air Medal w/4*
Navy Unit Commendation (citation) w/1*
American campaign Medal
Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal w/1*
Victory medal WW II
National Defense Service Medal w/1*
Korean Service Medal w/1*
Letter of Commendation
Korean Presidential Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal