 During World War II, he served aboard the USCGC Bibb (WPG-31) and the USS Wakefield (AP-21).After the war, he was assigned to the USCGC Pontchartrain (WHEC-70) and the USCGC Mendota (WHEC-69).Later, he served as Shipbuilding and Repair Superintendent of the United States Coast Guard Yard.