He was taught Japanese and then served as a code-breaker, operating from Australia. He later joined the occupation of Japan before leaving the army with the rank of sergeant. He finished his studies at Vanderbilt and received a master's degree in retailing from New York University.
He was instructed in Japanese and subsequently worked as a cryptanalyst, operating from Australia. He later participated in the occupation of Japan before leaving the military with the rank of sergeant. He concluded his studies at Vanderbilt and received a master's degree in merchandising from New York University.