During World War II he served in the US army as a tank crewman in the 4th Armored Dvision, a unit of Gen. George S. Patton's Third Army.
Played the bass fiddle with The Sons of the Pioneers.
The Sons of the Pioneers were awarded a star on the Hollywood (California) Walk of Fame for Recording. The star is at at 6843 Hollywood Blvd.
Was a regular on the Roy Rogers/Dale Evans Series. Named his onscreen jeep Nellybelle.
Was interviewed for the army show "The Big Picture. "Episode was "Battle of the Bulge."