He left when he enlisted in the United States Navy during World War II, holding a number of positions before joining the staff of the Under Secretary of the Navy as Special Assistant for labor issues, and mustered out in May 1946 with the rank of Commander. In August 1946, the Senate gave unanimous approval to President Truman's appointment of Reynolds to the National Labor Relations Board.
He left when he joined the United States Navy during World War II and held various positions before becoming a Special Assistant on labor issues. He was discharged in May 1946 with the rank of Commander. In August 1946, the Senate approved President Truman's nomination for Reynolds to join the National Labor Relations Board.