Enlisted 3 December 1942 and posted to 69 Primary Training Wing. Initially served in the Royal Artillery before transferring to the Royal Fusiliers in 1943. Deployed overseas March 1944 for operations with the British North African Force.
Volunteered for and attached to No.9 Commando on 13 November 1944 operating in Italy and the Adriatic as part of the Central Mediterranean Force. 13-20 January 1945 admitted to 93 General Hospital at Barletta, Italy. Rejoined No.9 Commando 21 January 1945. Remained with No.9 Commando until returning to the UK on 26 June 1945. Posted No.2 Commando 9 August 1945. Permanently attached to 2/4 Essex Regiment 26 November 1945 before transferring to The Buffs and posted to the Middle East Force from February 1946, returning to the UK April 1947. Released to Royal Army Reserve 12 August 1947.