orn 18 Sept 1925 - Died 25 Dec 1017 WWII 1944-1945 Battle of the Bulge Capture 16 Dec. 1944, Held by Nazis until 27 Apr 1945, Held by Soviets until 14 July 1945. Re-enlisted 1946, Korean War 1950-52 126th Canine Corp. 1958 Invasion of Iraq. 1960 Flight instruction, Huey helicopters. 1961-62 assisted in set up of flight training school Ft. Rucker AL. 1962-64 Active duty flight instructor, Huey. 1964 Retired from active duty with the rank of Major. Joined Civil Service as Flight Instructor. 1964-75 Huey Flight Instructor Ft. Rucker AL 1975 Retired Civil Service.