His experiences with the 3rd Marine Defense Battalion during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941; his experiences with the 2nd Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, at Guadalcanal, 1942; his experiences with E Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, at Tarawa, 1943; his experiences with the 4th Marine Division at Saipan and Tinian, 1944, and Iwo Jima, 1945.

His experiences at Schofield Barracks with the 9th Field Artillery during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences while stationed at Ford Island with the Overhaul and Repair Department during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences while aboard the destroyer USS Mugford during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences at Hickam Field with the 31st Bombardment Squadron during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences while aboard the battleship USS Nevada during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences at Camp Malakole with Battery B, 251st Coast Artillery, during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

His experiences as an officer in the Southwest Pacific Theater during World War II.

His experiences aboard the auxiliary supply vessel USS Argonne during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941

His experiences while aboard the destroyer USS Worden during the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.