In 1905, the family moved to Worland, Wyoming where Gage was raised. In 1918, he served in the army during World War I artillery until he was honorably discharged in 1919.
Gage's early life took place in Worland, Wyoming in 1905 when his family moved there. He later served in the army from 1918 to 1919 as part of the artillery forces during World War I.