In June 1940 he was assigned to the 19th Bombardment Group as a B-17 pilot.

Its last was assigned to the 301st Bombardment Group, stationed at Geiger Field, Washington.

Late in September 1947, the squadron was assigned to the 381st Bombardment Group, Very Heavy.

In late September 1947, the squadron was assigned to the 381st Bombardment Group, (Very Heavy).

Its last was assigned to the 351st Bombardment Group, stationed at Fairfax Field, Kansas.

It was last assigned to the 505th Bombardment Group.

It was last assigned to the 451st Bombardment Group, stationed at Dow Field, Maine.

On 1 April the squadron was assigned to the 801st Bombardment Group (Provisional).

It was later assigned to the 111th Bombardment Group, upon its activation on 20 December 1948.

Its last was assigned to the 398th Bombardment Group, stationed at Drew Field, Florida.